EU Digital Services Act — Online Gaming Platform Requirements
The EU Digital Services Act (Regulation 2022/2065) establishes horizontal obligations for online platforms including gaming and entertainment platforms. Gaming platforms must implement content moderation, algorithmic transparency, minor protection, and dark pattern prohibitions. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs, 45M+ EU users) face enhanced obligations including systemic risk assessments, independent audits, and data access for researchers. Fully applicable from February 17, 2024.
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Framework Domains (6)
Child Protection in Gaming
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 28 | Administrative Measures |
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 35 | Right of Access |
Content Moderation and Notice Mechanisms
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
Enforcement and Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AIDA-14 | AI and Data Commissioner |
| AIDA-15 | Penalties for Non-Compliance |
| AIDA-16 | Criminal Provisions |
| AIDA-17 | Audit and Inspection Powers |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
| Art. 51 | Entry into Force |
| Art. 52 | Appropriate Safeguards |
| 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 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
Platform Obligations
Video-sharing platform and enforcement requirements
Transparency Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
| Art. 27 | Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Digital Services Act — Online Gaming Platform Requirements?
EU Digital Services Act — Online Gaming Platform Requirements is a compliance framework from European Union with 6 domains and 27 controls. The EU Digital Services Act (Regulation 2022/2065) establishes horizontal obligations for online platforms including gaming and entertainment platforms. Gaming platforms must implement content moderation, algorithmic transparency, minor protection, and dark pattern prohibitions. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs, 45M+ EU users) face enhanced obligations including systemic risk assessments, independent audits, and data access for researchers. Fully applicable from February 17, 2024. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Digital Services Act — Online Gaming Platform Requirements have?
EU Digital Services Act — Online Gaming Platform Requirements has 27 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Enforcement and Compliance (11 controls), Child Protection in Gaming (4 controls), Content Moderation and Notice Mechanisms (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Digital Services Act — Online Gaming Platform Requirements map to?
EU Digital Services Act — Online Gaming Platform Requirements maps to 600 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (48% coverage), NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (44% coverage), NIST AI 600-1 Generative AI Profile (44% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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