Transparency Under the DSA

The DSA imposes comprehensive transparency obligations to ensure accountability and enable public scrutiny of content moderation practices.

Transparency Reports

Providers must publish annual reports containing:

• Number of content removal orders received from authorities
• Number of notices of illegal content received
• Number of removals and restrictions imposed
• Number of complaints received and their outcomes
• Use of automated tools for content moderation
• Number of suspensions and account terminations
• Resources dedicated to content moderation

Additional Requirements for Online Platforms

• Average monthly active recipients in the EU
• Number of disputes submitted to out-of-court bodies
• Use and functioning of recommender systems

VLOP/VLOSE Additional Reporting

• Detailed risk assessment results
• Risk mitigation measures implemented
• Outcomes of independent audits
• Algorithmic system disclosures

Public Database

The Commission maintains a public database of all content moderation decisions by platforms, enabling research and accountability.