Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022)
The Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) establishes a set of horizontal obligations for digital service providers across the European Union. It applies to all intermediary services, online platforms and very‑large online platforms, including online gaming services. Key obligations include notice‑and‑action mechanisms, transparent content‑moderation procedures, algorithmic‑transparency and accountability, risk‑assessment and mitigation for illegal or harmful content, protection of minors, user‑rights reporting, and compliance with a code of conduct. The main provisions become applicable on 24 February 2024.
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Framework Domains (17)
Advertising
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-14 | Online Advertising Transparency |
| DSA-REG-15 | Prohibition of Targeting Minors and Special Categories |
Algorithms
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-16 | Recommender System Transparency |
Child Protection in Gaming
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 28 | Notifying Authorities |
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 35 | Right of Access |
Content Moderation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-07 | Notice and Action Mechanism |
| DSA-REG-08 | Statement of Reasons |
| DSA-REG-12 | Trusted Flaggers |
| DSA-REG-13 | Measures Against Misuse |
Content Moderation and Notice Mechanisms
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 16 | Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 17 | Quality Management System |
| Art. 20 | Corrective Actions and Duty of Information |
| Art. 21 | Cooperation with Competent Authorities |
Enforcement and Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AIDA-14 | Third-Party AI Components |
| AIDA-15 | Security of AI Systems |
| AIDA-16 | Generative AI Specific Measures |
| AIDA-17 | User Redress |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
| Art. 51 | Classification of General-Purpose AI Models as General-Purpose AI Models with Systemic Risk |
| Art. 52 | Procedure |
| Sec. 2244(a) | Subpoena authority |
| Sec. 2244(b) | Referral to Attorney General |
| Sec. 2244(c) | Civil penalties |
| Sec. 2244(d) | Liability protections |
General Platform Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 11 | Technical Documentation |
| Art. 12 | Record-Keeping |
| Art. 13 | Transparency and Provision of Information to Deployers |
| Art. 14 | Human Oversight |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-02 | Legal Representative in the Union |
| DSA-REG-03 | Single Point of Contact for Authorities |
| DSA-REG-23 | Compliance Function |
| DSA-REG-24 | Supervisory Fee Payment |
Law Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-09 | Reporting Criminal Offences |
| DSA-REG-25 | Cooperation with Authorities (Orders) |
Marketplace
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-18 | Traders Traceability (KYBC) |
Platform Obligations
Video-sharing platform and enforcement requirements
Redress
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-10 | Internal Complaint-Handling System |
| DSA-REG-11 | Out-of-Court Dispute Settlement |
Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-19 | Systemic Risk Assessment (VLOP/VLOSE) |
| DSA-REG-20 | Risk Mitigation Measures (VLOP/VLOSE) |
| DSA-REG-21 | Crisis Response Mechanism |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-01 | Scope and Intermediary Services |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-05 | Terms and Conditions Transparency |
| DSA-REG-06 | Transparency Reporting |
| DSA-REG-22 | Data Access to Researchers |
Transparency Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 15 | Accuracy, Robustness and Cybersecurity |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 26 | Obligations of Deployers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 27 | Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for High-Risk AI Systems |
User Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSA-REG-04 | Single Point of Contact for Recipients |
| DSA-REG-17 | Online Interface Design (Dark Patterns) |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022), you already cover:
EU AI Act
29%
15 controls mapped
Compare →Law 1581 of 2012 - Statutory Framework for the Protection of Personal Data
25%
13 controls mapped
Compare →NIS2 Directive
25%
13 controls mapped
Compare →+ 622 more: DORA (25%), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (25%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022)?
Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022) is a compliance framework from European Union with 17 domains and 52 controls. The Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) establishes a set of horizontal obligations for digital service providers across the European Union. It applies to all intermediary services, online platforms and very‑large online platforms, including online gaming services. Key obligations include notice‑and‑action mechanisms, transparent content‑moderation procedures, algorithmic‑transparency and accountability, risk‑assessment and mitigation for illegal or harmful content, protection of minors, user‑rights reporting, and compliance with a code of conduct. The main provisions become applicable on 24 February 2024. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022) have?
Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022) has 52 controls organised across 17 domains. The largest domains are Enforcement and Compliance (11 controls), Child Protection in Gaming (4 controls), Content Moderation (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022) map to?
Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022) maps to 625 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU AI Act (29% coverage), Law 1581 of 2012 - Statutory Framework for the Protection of Personal Data (25% coverage), NIS2 Directive (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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