DSA Implementation Timeline
Critical dates and deadlines for Digital Services Act compliance across all platform types
Current Status: DSA enforcement is active. VLOPs and VLOSEs must comply with all obligations. Smaller platforms face deadlines through 2024.
Next Critical Deadline
Final compliance deadline for all digital service providers
Complete DSA Timeline
From adoption to full enforcement across all digital service types
DSA Adopted
European Parliament and Council formally adopted the Digital Services Act
DSA Entry into Force
Regulation entered into force 20 days after publication in Official Journal
VLOP Designation Process
Commission began designating Very Large Online Platforms with 45M+ EU users
VLOP Obligations Apply
VLOPs must comply with enhanced transparency, risk assessment, and content moderation requirements
Delegated Acts Consultation
Commission consultation on implementing acts for technical standards
Member State Implementation
National authorities must establish Digital Services Coordinators
Risk Assessment Deadlines
VLOPs must complete and submit annual systemic risk assessments
VLOSE Obligations Apply
Very Large Online Search Engines must comply with DSA transparency requirements
Transparency Database Launch
EU-wide database for content moderation decisions becomes operational
Full DSA Application
All digital service providers must comply with notice and action, transparency, and user protection requirements
Final Enforcement
Complete enforcement framework operational across all EU member states
DSA Preparation Roadmap
Essential phases for successful DSA compliance implementation
Determine Your Obligations
Assess your service type and applicable DSA requirements based on user numbers and service characteristics.
- Calculate monthly active EU users
- Determine platform category (VLOP/VLOSE/other)
- Map current content moderation processes
- Identify gaps in transparency reporting
Build Compliance Systems
Develop technical infrastructure and processes required for DSA compliance across all applicable areas.
- Implement notice and action mechanisms
- Create transparency reporting systems
- Establish risk assessment processes
- Deploy content moderation tools
Ongoing Compliance
Maintain continuous compliance monitoring and reporting to ensure ongoing DSA adherence.
- Regular transparency report publication
- Continuous risk assessment updates
- User protection measure monitoring
- Regulatory coordination with DSCs
Critical DSA Deadlines
Key compliance dates you cannot miss
December 17, 2024
All Digital Services
Notice and action, transparency reports, user protection measures required for all platforms
February 17, 2025
Full Enforcement
Complete DSA enforcement framework operational across all member states
Don't Wait Until the Last Minute
Implementation requires significant technical and process changes. Start preparation now to avoid compliance failures and penalties.
Start Your DSA Preparation
Essential steps to ensure compliance before the final deadline
Legal Reference
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
Digital Services Act - Timeline and implementation provisions
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