Digital Services Act (DSA) in EU to take effect February 17, 2024 and may affect content sharing and availability

Thank you to dobik for sharing this the news about Czech cloud provider Uloz implementing restrictions on users to only be able to access files they've uploaded. This is in anticipation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) scheduled to take effect February 17, 2024

https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/18336f0/ulo%C5%BEto/

There's too much to personally absorb and decipher, so here's Google's search results for Digital Service Act. https://www.google.com/search?q=Digital+Services+Act+&sca_esv=585139827&ei=NyNhZayHHu6sur8PtoiiCA&ved=0ahUKEwjs_vWc192CAxVulu4BHTaECAEQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=Digital+Services+Act+&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFURpZ2l0YWwgU2VydmljZXMgQWN0IDILEAAYgAQYigUYkQIyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgARI9A5QyghY9ApwAHgCkAEAmAGWAaABmQKqAQMwLjK4AQPIAQD4AQHCAgQQABhHwgIGEAAYFhge4gMEGAAgQYgGAZAGCA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

-Cut and paste from my comment to dobik's thread-

Thank you for sharing. Google translate does a good job of making the article readable.

My biggest concern is that this change is because of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which was established in August 2023 and is set to be implemented on February 17, 2024 throughout the EU. Some Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs), those with 45 million+ users in the EU have already been contacted as an informational notice of the requirements of the DSA. https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/dsa-enforcement

Hosting companies are in the third tier of DSA pyramid, but other EU hosting companies will likely start changing their policies to ensure compliance.

What is the DSA?

https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/digital-services-act_en#:~:text=The%20DSA%20regulates%20online%20intermediaries,and%20the%20spread%20of%20disinformation.

Digital Services Act (DSA) overview

The DSA regulates online intermediaries and platforms such as marketplaces, social networks, content-sharing platforms, app stores, and online travel and accommodation platforms. Its main goal is to prevent illegal and harmful activities online and the spread of disinformation. It ensures user safety, protects fundamental rights, and creates a fair and open online platform environment.

What are the key goals of the Digital Services Act?

The DSA protects consumers and their fundamental rights online by setting clear and proportionate rules. It fosters innovation, growth and competitiveness, and facilitates the scaling up of smaller platforms, SMEs and start-ups. The roles of users, platforms, and public authorities are rebalanced according to European values, placing citizens at the centre.

The act covers all sectors of internet information, sharing and hosting.

All online intermediaries offering their services in the single market, whether they are established in the EU or outside, will have to comply with the new rules. Micro and small companies will have obligations proportionate to their ability and size while ensuring they remain accountable. In addition, even if micro and small companies grow significantly, they would benefit from a targeted exemption from a set of obligations during a transitional 12-month period.