DSA FAQ

Digital Services Act: Questions and Answers

This resource answers common questions on the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), an EU-wide regulatory framework for digital intermediary services. It explains what the DSA is, whom it applies to (including online marketplaces, social networks, hosting services, etc.), and why EU-level regulation is needed. It covers interactions with existing laws such as the GDPR, the differences with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and key protections the DSA introduces (e.g., reporting illegal content, stronger user rights, transparency obligations, and safeguards on targeted advertising, particularly regarding minors and sensitive data). It also outlines exemptions for small enterprises and additional obligations for very large platforms.