Description

Entry into force of Dutch EU DSM directive implementation, including platform liability measure

The Dutch DSM implementation law went into force on 7 June 2021. The law includes user protection rights regarding the filtering regulation in EU DSM directive art. 17. The article defines "online content-sharing service provider" as an entity that …

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2020-05-11
under deliberation

The Dutch DSM implementation law was introduced on 11 May 2020, including user protection rights re…

2020-11-17
adopted

The Dutch DSM implementation law was adopted on 17 November 2020 and includes user protection right…

2020-12-16
adopted

The Dutch DSM implementation law is signed, including user protection rights regarding the filterin…

2021-06-07
in force

The Dutch DSM implementation law went into force on 7 June 2021. The law includes user protection r…

Key regulatory dimensions

Regulated subjects

The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type Private individual
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category All
2
Type Private organisation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category All
3
Type Private organisation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category All

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2 3
Regulatory tool
User notification requirement
Upload filter
Complaint mechanism requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
3
own content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1 2 3
Regulatory tool
User notification requirement
Complaint mechanism requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
3

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

user content: any format: hosting (any form)

own content: any format: hosting (any form)