Digital Services Act (DSA) and UK Online Safety Bill

Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Bill: What You Need to Know

The Digital Services Act (DSA) will apply in all EU Member States from 17 February 2024. It will apply to the largest platforms earlier. The DSA applies to various types of intermediary services, including hosting services and online platforms. In addition to restating the safe harbors for liability under the eCommerce Directive, the DSA also includes rules on content moderation, online targeted advertising, the settings of online interfaces, recommender systems, and online marketplaces, among other things.

The UK has proposed the Online Safety Bill to tackle issues relating to online content. The Bill applies to search services and services, known as user-to-user services, that allow individuals to share content online. It applies rules—known as “duties of care”—to all such services to address illegal content. The Bill is still under review in the UK House of Commons.

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