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The role of the legal representative under the Digital Services Act
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is another key corner stone of the “Digital Strategy for Europe” and part of a new generation of regulations for digital governance. The DSA is designed to protect users against illegal and harmful content and goods as well as the spread of disinformation in the digital world. Its aim is to ensure user safety, protect fundamental rights, and create a fair and open online platform environment. Like the GDPR, the Digital Services Act has extra-territorial scope meaning that it applies irrespective of the providers’ location. Non-EU provider of intermediary services are required to appoint a legal representative as substitution for their own establishment.
Andreas Maetzler Andreas Maetzler, Katharina JOKIC Katharina JOKIC, Charlotte Mason Charlotte Mason
GDPR in Practice: Key Insights and Recommendations from the FRA's Latest Report
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) recently published a comprehensive report on GDPR implementation, highlighting areas for improvement.
The European Commission Established an AI Office to Advance EU Leadership in Reliable and Safe AI
Today, the establishment of the AI Office was announced by the European Commission. It was developed to reduce risks, maximize societal and economic benefits, and improve AI development, deployment, and use.
European Council Officially Approves First-Ever Global AI Regulations
The AI Act will be officially published soon and will take effect two years after its publication. This timeframe is important for businesses to build full compliance with the new regulations. Companies are urged to stay informed and prepare for potential future regulatory updates that may impose even stricter requirements.
New Consent Requirement for Swiss Traffic: Google's Policy Expansion
Starting July 31, 2024, Google is expanding its EU User Consent Policy to encompass users in Switzerland. This update builds upon Google’s original EU User Consent Policy, which saw minor revisions on May 25, 2018, and further adjustments on October 31, 2019, to accommodate the UK’s evolving relationship with the European Union.