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Tomasz Klecor, Legal Geek: DSA, a new obligation for online services [COMMENTARY]

On 2024-04-02 Omnichannel News covered: DSA, digital services, hosting.

Tomasz Klecor, Legal Geek: DSA, a new obligation for online services [COMMENTARY]

O czym mówiliśmy

On 2024-04-02 Omnichannel News examined the DSA, digital services and hosting. The case mattered to businesses because such regulations shape not only the wording of legal documents, but also the design of sales, payments, security and customer-communication processes. The discussion focused on the practical consequences of implementation and the risks arising from an overly narrow or overly formal reading of the rules. The outlet asked Tomasz Klecor for comment on the topic of the publication.

Co podkreślaliśmy

  • The DSA applies not only to the largest platforms but also to hosting services and the storage of user content.

    The function of the service is what matters, not the business label attached to it.

  • Classifying an online shop under the DSA can be contentious, especially where users post reviews.

    As a precaution, it is worth implementing basic terms of use and content-flagging procedures.

  • DSA terms of service do not replace the sales terms and conditions.

    It is a separate document covering content moderation, contact points, publication restrictions and the notice-and-action procedure.

Najczęstsze pytania

What is the DSA?
The DSA, or Digital Services Act, governs the liability and obligations of providers of online intermediary services. It covers, among other things, hosting, online platforms and procedures for responding to illegal content. It requires transparent terms of service and contact points.