Modernizing the Digital Single Market via the DSA

by name voted on 20.10.2020

Summary

A proposal to modernize EU digital rules through a Digital Services Act, focusing on platform accountability, consumer protection, and fair competition.

9 20.10.2020

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trade

economy

justice

civil law

transport

social policy

administrative reform

public administration

business and competition

information technology and data processing

Key points

The proposal aims to modernize the digital single market by updating rules that have been in place for over 20 years.
New transparency requirements will be introduced for online advertising, specifically regarding micro-targeting and political ads.
A new regulatory framework will target 'gatekeeper' platforms to prevent them from unfairly blocking smaller competitors.
Online marketplaces must be held more accountable for the safety of products sold on their platforms, especially those coming from outside the EU.

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Documents (PDFs)

REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on the Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market

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