DSA Library
Your comprehensive resource for understanding the Digital Services Act (EU) 2022/2065
Welcome to the DSA Library
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is the EU's comprehensive regulation of intermediary services and online platforms that came into full effect on February 17, 2024. This portal provides complete access to all DSA articles, recitals, and practical guidance for understanding and implementing online platform obligations.
Whether you're a platform operator, content moderator, legal professional, business owner, or individual interested in digital rights, this resource offers detailed information organized for easy navigation and understanding.
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Important Articles
Article 5: Principles
Fundamental principles of data processing including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and accountability.
Article 6: Lawfulness of Processing
Defines the six legal bases for processing personal data: consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests.
Article 15: Right of Access
Data subject's right to obtain confirmation about data processing and access to their personal data and related information.
Article 17: Right to Erasure
The "right to be forgotten" - conditions under which data subjects can request deletion of their personal data.
Article 32: Security of Processing
Requirements for implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security.
Article 33: Breach Notification
Obligations for notifying supervisory authorities of personal data breaches within 72 hours.
DSA Structure
General Provisions
Subject matter, scope, and definitions (Articles 1-4)
Principles
Data processing principles and lawfulness (Articles 5-11)
Rights of Data Subjects
Individual rights including access, erasure, and portability (Articles 12-23)
Controller and Processor
Responsibilities and accountability (Articles 24-43)
Transfers of Personal Data
International data transfer requirements (Articles 44-50)
Enforcement & Final Provisions
Supervisory authorities, remedies, and implementation
Additional Resources
About DSA
The Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union and the European Economic Area. It also addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas.
Key dates:
- Adopted: April 14, 2016
- Effective: May 25, 2018
- Applies to: All organizations processing personal data of EU residents