Key Upcoming Developments

[DSA] Guidelines on the Protection of Minors (Expected Q1 2025)

The Digital Services Act (DSA) enforces strict rules on online platforms, particularly regarding the safety and privacy of minors. The upcoming guidelines will clarify compliance obligations, outlining best practices for content moderation, age verification, and child protection measures. Online platforms will need to implement robust mechanisms to prevent harmful content exposure and ensure a safer digital environment for young users.

🔗 Access existing DSA guidelines

[CRA] Technical Description of Important & Critical Products (Expected Q3 2025)

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces stringent cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements. The upcoming classification framework will provide technical descriptions of products falling under the "important" and "critical" categories, impacting the level of security measures required. Companies producing software and hardware with digital elements will need to align with these new specifications to comply with EU cybersecurity laws.

🔗 Learn more about CRA product categories

[DGA] Data Altruism Consent Form (Originally Expected Q3 2024)

The Commission is to introduce a standardized data altruism consent form under the Data Governance Act (DGA) to simplify data-sharing agreements for scientific research and public interest projects. This form is meant to ensure transparency and compliance while allowing organizations to collect and utilize data ethically.

🔗 Explore existing resources on data altruism

[DGA] Rulebook for Data Altruism Organizations (Expected Q1 2025)

To further regulate data-sharing practices under the DGA, the EU is introducing a rulebook for data altruism organizations, defining requirements for entities that collect and process personal data for non-commercial purposes. This will ensure legal clarity and compliance for organizations handling sensitive information in research and public interest initiatives.

🔗 Access a user-friendly version of the DGA

Why This Matters for Businesses

These upcoming regulations will have a direct impact on businesses operating under the EU Digital Rulebook, including:

• Online platforms – Must implement stricter protections for minors and refine content moderation strategies.
• Manufacturers of digital products – Need to ensure compliance with cybersecurity classifications and risk assessment measures.
• Data-sharing organizations – Should prepare for new consent and transparency requirements under the Data Governance Act.