If you are established outside the EU and provide intermediary services within the Union, you may be required to appoint a legal representative under the Digital Services Act. Applicability depends on your service model.

If your platform processes personal data of individuals in the EU or UK and you are established outside those jurisdictions, representation under GDPR or UK GDPR may be required.

The EU AI Act applies to certain AI systems placed on or used in the EU market. Applicability depends on the function and risk classification of the system.

No. Representation fulfils a legal requirement where applicable. Substantive compliance obligations remain with your organisation.