EU Commission Urged to Clarify DSA Metrics as Compliance Deadline Looms
The European Commission has been actively implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) in recent months, a significant regulatory framework set to reshape the online landscape. However, uncertainty persists due to unclear methodology for calculating key metrics, and companies are eager for clear guidance to ensure compliance.
The DSA, slated to apply to all online platforms, search engines, and intermediaries within its scope in the coming months, has seen the Commission open five consultations since the start of the year, each with a tight four-week window for feedback. Companies, particularly those designated as 'very large online platforms' (VLOPs) and 'very large online search engines' (VLOSEs), have had only four months to comply with the new rules.
Despite the urgency, the Commission has delayed key guidance on crucial aspects such as trusted flaggers, dark patterns, and ad repositories. This has left companies in the tech sector, who generally welcome the DSA, seeking clarity to ensure they are prepared for simultaneous compliance. Already, several platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Google Search, have been designated as VLOPs and VLOSEs under the DSA.
With the DSA's application date fast approaching, the Commission must provide clear guidance and cooperate with online intermediaries to ensure a successful implementation. This includes clarifying the methodology for calculating 'average monthly active recipients of the service in the Union' and addressing other outstanding issues promptly.
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