Digital Services Act - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065

Name: Digital Services Act - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065

The Digital Services Act aims to create a safer and more accountable online environment by establishing a comprehensive legal framework for digital services within the European Union. It aims to enhance consumer protection, ensure the enforcement of laws against illegal content, and foster a competitive and innovative digital marketplace.

Target Audience:

• Providers of Digital Services
• Consumers
• Member State Authorities

Key Points:

• Safety and Trust The regulation emphasizes the need for a safe digital space where users can interact without facing risks from illegal content and malicious activities.
• Accountability of Digital Services Providers Providers are required to take responsibility for the content shared on their platforms and adhere to standards that promote accountability and transparency.
• Harmonization Across Member States The act seeks to unify legislation across EU countries to eliminate disparities and facilitate a seamless digital market, addressing cross-border online issues effectively.
• Consumer Protection It sets forth measures to protect consumers from illegal goods, services, or content in the digital environment, enhancing their rights and remedies.
• Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) The regulation takes into account the constraints of smaller digital service providers, while ensuring that they also contribute to a balanced and fair digital market.
• Rights of Minor Users Special measures are included to ensure that services targeting minors adequately protect their interests and well-being.
• Disinformation and Online Misinformation It addresses the pressing issue of disinformation through clear guidelines and responsibilities for platforms to combat harmful misinformation effectively.
• Interoperability and Technical Standards The regulation promotes technology-neutral standards that encourage innovation and adaptability across various platforms.
• Implementation of Codes of Conduct Encourages voluntary codes of conduct among digital service providers to ensure best practices in compliance and accountability.
• Cross-Border Cooperation Establishes frameworks for cooperation between national authorities to handle cross-border challenges related to digital services.

Related Regulations or Articles:

• Directive 2000/31/EC on electronic commerce This regulation builds upon and amends the existing directive on electronic commerce, enhancing its provisions to better address the current digital landscape and consumer safety issues.

Reference URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32022R2065

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