§ Digital Services Act · Article 18

DSA Article 18: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties

Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 18 · All obligations · Digital Services Act
At a glance
Article 18 of the DSA imposes 2 obligations on provider of hosting services. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations

All obligations under Article 18

Obligation 1
Where a provider of hosting services becomes aware of information giving rise to a suspicion that a criminal offence involving a threat to the life or safety of a person has taken place, is taking place, or is likely to take place, it shall promptly inform the law enforcement or judicial authorities of the Member State or Member States concerned of its suspicion and provide all relevant information available. Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 18, Article 18
Obligated entity
provider of hosting services
Action required
notify
Deadline
promptly
Penalty
Obligation 2
Where the provider of hosting services cannot identify with reasonable certainty the Member State concerned, it shall inform the law enforcement authorities of the Member State in which it is established or where its legal representative resides or is established, or inform Europol, or both. Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 18, Article 18
Obligated entity
provider of hosting services
Action required
notify
Deadline
promptly
Penalty
§ Frequently asked

Questions about Article 18

Who must comply with Article 18 of the DSA? +
provider of hosting services.
What does Article 18 of the DSA require? +
notify
What is the compliance deadline for DSA Article 18? +
promptly
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