EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065)
The EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) establishes horizontal obligations for digital service providers across the European Union. It applies to all online platforms, including online gaming services, and mandates content moderation, algorithmic transparency, protection of minors, and prohibitions on dark patterns. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) are subject to additional risk-based obligations.
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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 |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065), you already cover:
Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)
48%
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Compare →NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
44%
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44%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065)?
EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) is a compliance framework from European Union with 6 domains and 27 controls. The EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) establishes horizontal obligations for digital service providers across the European Union. It applies to all online platforms, including online gaming services, and mandates content moderation, algorithmic transparency, protection of minors, and prohibitions on dark patterns. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) are subject to additional risk-based obligations. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) have?
EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) 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 (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) map to?
EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) 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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