What are the main requirements of the DSA for online platforms?

The DSA introduces a structured set of duties for online platforms, with obligations scaling according to size and risk.

The main requirements include:
Notice and action systems so users can flag illegal or harmful content.
User rights protections, including clear statements of reasons when content is removed or accounts restricted.
Appeals and dispute resolution, giving users fair opportunities to challenge moderation decisions.
Transparency obligations, such as annual reports on moderation activity and information on advertising systems.
Ad transparency, requiring disclosure of who paid for ads and why users were targeted.
Safety by design, including special protections for minors.
Risk management, with VLOPs required to assess systemic risks like disinformation or child exploitation.
These requirements are designed to increase trust and accountability while keeping platforms flexible in how they implement solutions.