§ Digital Services Act · Article 25
DSA Article 25: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 25 of the DSA imposes 1 obligation on provider of online platforms.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 25
Obligation 1
Providers of online platforms shall not design, organise or operate their online interfaces in a way that deceives or manipulates the recipients of their service or in a way that otherwise materially distorts or impairs the ability of the recipients of their service to make free and informed decisions.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 25, Article 25
- Obligated entity
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provider of online platforms
- Action required
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refrain from deceptive or manipulative design
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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- Exemptions
- practices covered by Directive 2005/29/EC or Regulation (EU) 2016/679
§ Cross-regulatory issues
Conflicts, overlaps and gaps
OVERLAP (unreviewed)
high
DMA Art. 13
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DSA Art. 25
[entity affected: gatekeeper / provider of online platforms] Both regulations prohibit manipulative or deceptive practices, with DMA focusing on undermining compliance and DSA focusing on dark patterns that distort user choice.
§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 25
Who must comply with Article 25 of the DSA?
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provider of online platforms.
What does Article 25 of the DSA require?
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refrain from deceptive or manipulative design