EU Digital Services Act will restructure tech services
Friday, May 13, 2022
Significance
The DSA sets a new accountability standard for online platforms concerning illegal and harmful content, goods and services. It seeks to provide enhanced protection for online users and their fundamental rights, defining a single set of rules in the EU internal market. Tech platforms must also disclose steps they are taking to tackle disinformation.
Impacts
- EU member states will have more influence over content moderation on major platforms.
- Algorithmic scrutiny and accountability are key to reducing disinformation and foreign influencer campaigns on social media.
- The European Commission’s enhanced powers during ‘crises’ will raise concerns about democratic checks and balances.