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Digital Services Act (DSA)
Privacy
EU regulation governing intermediary services with transparency and risk duties.
Definition
The DSA imposes obligations on online intermediaries (including very large online platforms) around transparency reporting, risk assessments, user notice, and accountability mechanisms.
In plain English
EU regulation governing intermediary services with transparency and risk duties.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It shapes platform governance and intersects with privacy where ads, recommender systems, and data-driven moderation are involved.
Example
Example: A platform provides transparency reports and user controls over recommender systems (where applicable).