Part of CONNECT University Autumn School on Online Platforms Ecosystem

At the end of August, the Digital Services Act became hard law for 19 designated very large online platforms & search engines. The new rules aim at creating a safer & fairer online world, whilst protecting our fundamental EU rights.
This session will provide you with the latest developments and give you the chance to connect live with policymakers behind the regulatory toolbox.

Subtopics:
•    Refreshing the context: Key ways on how the DSA is improving the digital world by fighting the spread of illegal content, tackling disinformation and hate speech, banning advertising based on children’s and teens’ personal data, imposing fairer moderation decisions, simplifying Terms and Conditions etc.
•    Next steps for designated platforms and search engines
•    The role of Digital Services Coordinators and explaining the new supervisory authority & framework
•    How researchers will be able to access data and assess systemic risks within EU VLOP or VLOSE
 

Speakers:
•    Rita WEZENBEEK, Director F Platforms Policy And Enforcement
•    Ana BALCELLS CARTAGENA, Policy and Legal Officer, CNECT F1 Coordination and Regulatory Compliance
•    Athina TSITSOU, Deputy Head of Unit of CNECT F2 Digital Services
•    Marco GIORELLO, Head of Unit F.4 Technological and Economic Assessment