Poland: Ministry of Administration and Digitisation closes consultation on Polish Implementation of Digital Services Act

On 19 January 2024, the Ministry of Administration and Digitizationt closed its public consultation on the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) of the European Union (EU). The consultation contains information on draft changes on Polish laws and regulations to enable the implementation of the DSA in Poland. The draft amendment would make changes to existing laws on the provisions of electronic services and telecommunications, as well as various sectoral regulations. To ensure alignment with the EU DSA, the amendment would designate a digital services coordinator in Poland, introduce mechanisms for effective regulation, supervision, and enforcement in the digital services sector, and establish national procedures, including certification and detail procedures for various categories such as verified researchers, trusted whistleblowers, and certification of extrajudicial dispute resolution bodies.