The Digital Services Act (DSA) governs how online platforms and online intermediarie s operating in the EU and, where applicable, in the UK framework, must manage illegal and harmful content, provide transparency about policies, and cooperate with regulators. A solicitor in this area helps platforms understand and implement duties such as risk assessments, content moderation rules, notices to users, and transparency reporting; advises on exemptions, liability limits, and procedures for taking down content; and guides ongoing compliance with data and consumer protections.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The DSA requires careful mapping of platform activities, risk assessment processes, governance structures, and reporting cycles. A solicitor handles drafting and reviewing terms of service, notices, and transparency reports; negotiates with regulators; advises on platform remedies, user rights, and interoperability requirements; and coordinates with privacy and competition teams to align with relevant statutes and enforcement regimes. The work often intersects with data protection, consumer rights, and digital market rules.