Digital: the regulation on digital services comes into force

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The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a European regulation aimed at strengthening the rules governing online services and platforms. The regulation comes into force on February 17, 2024, and applies to all online platforms and services operating in the European market. The DSA aims to improve the protection of European citizens from illegal and harmful content, including disinformation, and requires platforms to take responsibility for the content they host.

Key provisions of the DSA include:

Obligations for large online platforms and search engines to remove illegal content and protect users' rights
Requirements for platforms to have a system for reporting illegal content and to cooperate with authorities
Provisions for protecting consumers through identity verification and transparency
Measures to prevent online harassment and cyberbullying
Appointment of a "coordinator for digital services"" in each EU member state to oversee the implementation of the regulation

Enforcement of the DSA includes the possibility of fines up to 6% of an organization's global turnover and temporary restrictions on access to services for non-compliant companies.

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