Description
The Digital Services Act (DSA) introduces enhanced transparency mechanisms and unified regulations for content moderation across the EU. Platforms are now required to produce detailed transparency reports (as outlined in Art 15, 24, and 42 DSA), providing a comprehensive overview of content moderation practices, which include insights into moderation teams, automated processes, and internal governance systems. Additionally, the Statement of Reason (SOR) under Art 17 DSA requires a full disclosure of all content moderation decisions on a publicly accessible Transparency Database.This paper examines how these transparency reports and SORs can be integrated to offer a deeper understanding of platform compliance with DSA regulations. Focusing on Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Search Engines (VLOSEs), we analyze the interconnectedness of these tools through a comparative study of the latest transparency reports and SOR entries. Our research addresses four key questions concerning the regulatory framework, the information these tools provide, and their effectiveness in enhancing platform accountability.
Our findings aim to enrich the dialogue on regulatory compliance in the digital domain, proposing ways to refine transparency and accountability through coordinated reporting mechanisms. By investigating the alignment between SORs and transparency reports, we offer insights into optimizing regulatory practices for major digital platforms.
| Period | 11 Apr 2024 |
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| Event title | Regulators and Regulation in the Digital Era |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Florence, ItalyShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
Keywords
- Digital Services Act
- Transparency
- Reporting
- Statement of Reason
- Interlocking Control Mechanisms