One year on from the full application of the Digital Services Act, it is a good moment to reflect on what the landmark regulation has achieved and where the work continues. The DSA set out to make the online environment safer and more accountable while protecting fundamental rights.
DOT Europe members have invested heavily in meeting the new obligations, from transparency reporting to stronger systems for handling illegal content and protecting users.
The first year has shown the value of a harmonised, EU-wide framework. A single set of rules is far easier to implement consistently than a patchwork of national requirements, and it gives users the same protections wherever they are.
It has also underlined the importance of constructive dialogue. Practical guidance from regulators, and open exchange with industry, help turn the DSA’s principles into effective, well-understood practice on the ground.
The Digital Services Act is a generational reform. Making it work well is a shared responsibility, and one our members take seriously.
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As the DSA matures, DOT Europe will keep championing an approach that is effective, proportionate and faithful to the rights it was designed to protect.
