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European Union: Implemented Digital Services Act containing new digital oversight board

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Implemented Digital Services Act containing new digital oversight board

On 17 February 2024, the Regulation of a Single Market for Digital Services (DSA) is implemented. The DSA aims to protect consumers against illicit content or services and protect their basic rights online. Under the DSA, a new European Board for Di…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2020-12-15
under deliberation

The European Commission submits the EU Digital Services Act proposal to the European Parliament and…

2021-11-25
under deliberation

On 25 November 2021, the Council reached an agreement on its position on the proposed Digital Servi…

2022-01-20
under deliberation

On 20 January 2022, the European Parliament adopted a common position on the draft DSA. The draft l…

2022-04-23
under deliberation

On 23 April 2022, the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the European Commission reache…

2022-07-05
under deliberation

On 5 July 2022, the European Parliament passed the regulation on a Single Market For Digital Servic…

2022-10-04
adopted

On 4 October 2022, the Council of the European Union gave final approval to the regulation on a Sin…

2022-11-16
in grace period

On 16 November 2022, the Regulation of a Single Market for Digital Services (DSA) entered into forc…

2024-02-17
in force

On 17 February 2024, the Regulation of a Single Market for Digital Services (DSA) is implemented. T…