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Taming the Titans? – Digital Constitutionalism and the Digital Services Act

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study examines the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark regulation in EU platform regulation with a focus on its impact on user safety, transparency, and accountability for Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (VLOPSE). Using a legal-theoretical approach grounded in digital constitutionalism, we evaluate the provisions concerning risk and crisis mechanisms as well as accountability issues. Our findings reveal that the DSA introduces significant advancements in platform regulation and governance but also faces limitations in practical implementation and consistency, particularly in preserving digital liberties and addressing systemic risks.

Source: ESSACHESS/Essachess

DOI: 10.21409/0m3p-a614

Author: LENDVAI, Gergely Ferenc

Language: English

Topic: Digitalization, Law, and Regulation

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovaciós Alap

Awards: G1842787623, G2190636616, G298428782