§ Digital Markets Act · Article 21
DMA Article 21: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 21 of the DMA imposes 3 obligations on competent authorities of the Member States, undertakings and associations of undertakings, undertakings or associations of undertakings or their representatives. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline. Non-compliance may result in administrative fines or other penalties.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 21
Obligation 1
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must provide all necessary information, access to data and algorithms, and information about testing as required by the Commission.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 21, Article 21
- Obligated entity
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undertakings and associations of undertakings
- Action required
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provide
- Deadline
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time limit fixed by the Commission
- Penalty
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fines provided for in Article 30
Obligation 2
Undertakings or their representatives must supply the requested information on behalf of the undertaking, with lawyers authorized to act on behalf of clients.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 21, Article 21
- Obligated entity
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undertakings or associations of undertakings or their representatives
- Action required
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supply
- Deadline
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time limit fixed by the Commission
- Penalty
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fines provided for in Article 30
Obligation 3
Competent authorities of the Member States must provide the Commission with all necessary information in their possession to carry out its duties.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 21, Article 21
- Obligated entity
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competent authorities of the Member States
- Action required
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provide
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 21
Who must comply with Article 21 of the DMA?
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competent authorities of the Member States, undertakings and associations of undertakings, undertakings or associations of undertakings or their representatives.
What does Article 21 of the DMA require?
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provide supply
What is the compliance deadline for DMA Article 21?
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time limit fixed by the Commission
What are the penalties for non-compliance with DMA Article 21?
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fines provided for in Article 30