The EU regulations DSA (Digital Services Act) and DMA (Digital Markets Act) revolutionize the data economy landscape because, for the first time, they regulate the digital space by redefining the relationship between business users and online platforms in light of the principles of transparency, information, and accountability.
What is the objective pursued? To protect the weaker party in the relationship, namely commercial users against large platforms.
✔️The DSA regulates digital and innovative services for a safer digital space;
✔️The DMA aims to create a more competitive digital market, preventing manipulative conduct by so-called “gatekeepers”, that is, large enterprises in a dominant position that contribute to the creation of barriers to entry in the digital market.
Only certain specific provisions are already applicable as of November 16, 2022. Most of the DMA provisions will be applicable as of May 2, 2023. Instead, almost all DSA rules will be applicable as of February 17, 2024.
For those wishing to deepen their understanding of the topic, we recommend reading the presentation illustrated by Prof. Avv. Andrea Gemma and Avv. Alessia Salamone during the BTO 2022 event.
