Online platforms face far-reaching new duty of care obligations as agreement reached on EU Digital Services Act

Written By

francine cunningham Module
Francine Cunningham

Regulatory and Public Affairs Director
Belgium Ireland

As Regulatory & Public Affairs Director in Brussels, I assist companies facing an unprecedented wave of new EU regulation that will have an impact on every business operating in the digital and data-related economy. I help companies navigate complex EU decision-making processes and understand the practical application of the law to their sectors.

Online marketplaces, social media and search engines will soon be subject to ground-breaking new rules in the European Union, following a political agreement reached on the Digital Services Act (DSA) on 23 April. The DSA, which aims to create a safer and more transparent online environment for citizens, will usher in due diligence requirements on all online intermediaries providing services in the EU. With the DSA, Brussels aims to set a global precedent for regulating digital services. This development comes just one month after an agreement was reached on a parallel piece of legislation, the EU Digital Markets Act, which will introduce complement competition law by introducing specific ex-ante regulation for the largest “gatekeeper” platforms.

Latest insights

More Insights
Curiosity line green background

From sales to sanctions: Optus faces $100 million penalty for unconscionable sales practices

Jun 19 2025

Read More
Curiosity line blue background

Burying the Lead (Generation)? ACCC Commences Review of Unsolicited Selling

Jun 18 2025

Read More
Robot Arm

Our experts discuss Tech Disputes with Financier Worldwide Magazine

Jun 18 2025

Read More