The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a new EU legislative act protecting the digital space against the spread of illegal content and at the same time ensure the protection of users’ fundamental rights by creating a safe and trusted online environment.

The DSA, which came into force in February 2024 is applicable to a large category of online services, such as online marketplaces, social networks, content-sharing platforms, app stores, and online travel and accommodation platforms, which are often used by the criminals to disseminate illegal copyright-protected content. The factsheet provides updated timelines, lists very large online service providers as they were designated by the Commission and highlights the enforcement element of the DSA not that it is applicable to all service providers.