Institution or law · DSA Art. 1(1)
Digital Services Act
In plain English
The EU law on online intermediaries such as hosting services and online platforms. It sets rules on illegal content, transparency and advertising, with extra duties for very large platforms and search engines.
What the law says
The aim of this Regulation is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market for intermediary services by setting out harmonised rules for a safe, predictable and trusted online environment that facilitates innovation and in which fundamental rights enshrined in the Charter, including the principle of consumer protection, are effectively protected.
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