Digital Services Act

This detailed Commentary provides an article-by-article analysis of the Digital Services Act (DSA), the cornerstone of the EU’s digital market legislation, which promises a new balance between users and providers based on respect for fundamental rights. Featuring discussion of relevant case-law and European Commission decisions, the book covers the key elements of the DSA, including new obligations for online platforms and search engines and the introduction of a robust new enforcement mechanism.Key Features:Analyses all 93 articles of the DSA with contributions from leading academics and experts in the fieldOutlines the human rights basis for the Act, including the right to privacy and freedom of expressionIdentifies key issues and potential problem areas, such as the overenforcement of algorithmic tools for social media monitoringHighlights the E-Commerce Directive as the foundational legal framework preceding the DSA and how this has shaped the landscape of digital regulationThe Digital Services Act is a crucial resource for judges, legal practitioners and civil servants involved in the regulation of digital intermediary services, including social media. It is also a helpful reference for academics and doctoral researchers of EU digital, technology and media law, as well as European law more broadly.