§ Digital Markets Act · Article 26
DMA Article 26: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 26 of the DMA imposes 3 obligations on Commission, gatekeeper.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 26
Obligation 1
The Commission shall take necessary actions to monitor the effective implementation and compliance with obligations laid down in Articles 5, 6, and 7 and decisions taken pursuant to Articles 8, 18, 24, 25, and 29.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 26, Article 26
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Action required
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monitor
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 2
The gatekeeper must retain all documents deemed relevant to assess the implementation of and compliance with obligations and decisions, if imposed by the Commission.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 26, Article 26
- Obligated entity
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gatekeeper
- Action required
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retain
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 3
The Commission may appoint independent external experts, auditors, and officials from national competent authorities to assist in monitoring obligations and measures.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 26, Article 26
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Action required
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appoint
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 26
Who must comply with Article 26 of the DMA?
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Commission, gatekeeper.
What does Article 26 of the DMA require?
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monitor retain appoint