§ Digital Services Act · Article 13
DSA Article 13: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 13 of the DSA imposes 5 obligations on provider of intermediary services.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 13
Obligation 1
Providers of intermediary services without an establishment in the Union but offering services therein must designate, in writing, a legal or natural person to act as their legal representative in a Member State where they offer services.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 13, Article 13
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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designate
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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- Exemptions
- Providers with an establishment in the Union
Obligation 2
Providers of intermediary services must mandate their legal representatives to be addressed by competent authorities, the Commission, and the Board on issues regarding receipt, compliance, and enforcement of decisions.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 13, Article 13
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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mandate
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 3
Providers of intermediary services must provide their legal representative with necessary powers and sufficient resources to guarantee efficient and timely cooperation with authorities and compliance with decisions.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 13, Article 13
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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provide
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 4
Providers of intermediary services must notify the Digital Services Coordinator in the Member State where the legal representative resides of the representative's name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 13, Article 13
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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notify
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 5
Providers of intermediary services must ensure that the information regarding their legal representative is publicly available, easily accessible, accurate, and kept up to date.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 13, Article 13
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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ensure
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 13
Who must comply with Article 13 of the DSA?
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provider of intermediary services.
What does Article 13 of the DSA require?
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designate mandate provide