§ Digital Markets Act · Article 10
DMA Article 10: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 10 of the DMA imposes 4 obligations on Commission. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 10
Obligation 1
The Commission shall adopt an exemption decision within 3 months after receiving a complete reasoned request and shall provide a reasoned statement explaining the grounds for the exemption.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 10, Article 10
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Action required
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adopt
- Deadline
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3 months after receiving a complete reasoned request
- Penalty
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Obligation 2
The Commission shall review its exemption decision if the ground for the exemption no longer exists or at least every year.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 10, Article 10
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Action required
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review
- Deadline
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at least every year
- Penalty
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Obligation 3
Following a review, the Commission shall either wholly or partially lift the exemption, or decide that the conditions of paragraph 1 continue to be met.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 10, Article 10
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Action required
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decide
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 4
In assessing the request, the Commission shall take into account the impact of compliance with the specific obligation on public health or public security, as well as the effects on the gatekeeper and third parties.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 10, Article 10
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Action required
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assess
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 10
Who must comply with Article 10 of the DMA?
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Commission.
What does Article 10 of the DMA require?
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adopt review decide
What is the compliance deadline for DMA Article 10?
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3 months after receiving a complete reasoned request; at least every year