Digital Services Act (DSA)
Also known as: DSA · EU Digital Services Act
Summary
EU regulation imposing content moderation obligations with fines up to 6% of global annual revenue for non-compliance.
Definition
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation that imposes obligations on online platforms regarding content moderation, transparency, and risk assessment. Its fine cap of 6% of global annual revenue creates massive financial pressure on platforms to comply with content removal demands. The DSA's integration with the EU Code of Conduct+ (January 20, 2025) extends the network's censorship infrastructure into European jurisdictions, forcing platforms to suppress investigative discourse under threat of catastrophic financial penalties.
Background & History
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation that imposes obligations on online platforms regarding content moderation, transparency, and risk assessment. Its fine cap of 6% of global annual revenue creates massive financial pressure on platforms to comply with content removal demands.
Operational Role in the Network
Within the control network, Digital Services Act (DSA) functions as a legal mechanism or case precedent enabling enforcement actions. Its fine cap of 6% of global annual revenue creates massive financial pressure on platforms to comply with content removal demands. The DSA's integration with the EU Code of Conduct+ (January 20, 2025) extends the network's censorship infrastructure into European jurisdictions, forcing platforms to suppress investigative discourse under threat of catastrophic financial penalties.
Documented Actions & Evidence
Digital Services Act (DSA) — documented event
The DSA's integration with the EU Code of Conduct+ (January 20, 2025) extends the network's censorship infrastructure into European jurisdictions, forcing platforms to suppress investigative discourse under threat of catastrophic financial penalties.
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