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The new DSA - when freedom of expression is worth overdoing

July 28, 2021

The eagerly awaited Digital Services Act (DSA) aims to provide for a safer and more transparent online environment for millions of Europeans. In many aspects, this is a very progressive and relevant proposal that may introduce a quite sophisticated and modern approach to platform regulation. However, while much of the conversation focuses on the impact of the legislation on large technology companies, very little attention has been paid to the impact the DSA could have on the fundamental rights of EU citizens. As it stands, through insufficient safeguards the DSA is in danger of failing to sufficiently uphold the prized principle of freedom of expression.

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Originally published by EU Reporter.

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Freedom of Expression