§ Digital Markets Act · Article 8
DMA Article 8: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 8 of the DMA imposes 4 obligations on gatekeeper.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 8
Obligation 1
The gatekeeper shall ensure and demonstrate compliance with the obligations laid down in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of this Regulation.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 8, Article 8
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gatekeeper
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ensure
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Obligation 2
The gatekeeper shall ensure that the implementation of measures to ensure compliance complies with applicable law, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, cyber security, consumer protection, product safety, and accessibility requirements.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 8, Article 8
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gatekeeper
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ensure
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Obligation 3
In its request to the Commission to engage in a process to determine the effectiveness of measures, the gatekeeper shall provide a reasoned submission to explain the measures that it intends to implement or has implemented.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 8, Article 8
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gatekeeper
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provide
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Obligation 4
The gatekeeper shall furthermore provide a non-confidential version of its reasoned submission that may be shared with third parties.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 8, Article 8
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gatekeeper
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provide
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 8
Who must comply with Article 8 of the DMA?
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gatekeeper.
What does Article 8 of the DMA require?
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ensure provide