§ Digital Services Act · Article 46
DSA Article 46: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 46 of the DSA imposes 7 obligations on Commission. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 46
Obligation 1
The Commission shall encourage and facilitate the drawing up of voluntary codes of conduct at Union level by providers of online platforms and other relevant service providers to contribute to further transparency for actors in the online advertising value chain.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 46, Article 46
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Sector scope
- online advertising
- Action required
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encourage
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 2
The Commission shall aim to ensure that the codes of conduct pursue an effective transmission of information that fully respects the rights and interests of all parties involved, as well as a competitive, transparent and fair environment in online advertising.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 46, Article 46
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Sector scope
- online advertising
- Action required
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ensure
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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Obligation 3
The Commission shall aim to ensure that the codes of conduct address the transmission of information held by providers of online advertising intermediaries to recipients of the service concerning specific requirements.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 46, Article 46
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Sector scope
- online advertising
- Action required
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ensure
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 4
The Commission shall aim to ensure that the codes of conduct address the transmission of information held by providers of online advertising intermediaries to the repositories pursuant to Article 39.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 46, Article 46
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Sector scope
- online advertising
- Action required
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ensure
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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Obligation 5
The Commission shall aim to ensure that the codes of conduct address meaningful information on data monetisation.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 46, Article 46
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Sector scope
- online advertising
- Action required
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ensure
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 6
The Commission shall encourage the development of the codes of conduct by 18 February 2025 and their application by 18 August 2025.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 46, Article 46
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Sector scope
- online advertising
- Action required
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encourage
- Deadline
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18 February 2025 for development; 18 August 2025 for application
- Penalty
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Obligation 7
The Commission shall encourage all the actors in the online advertising value chain to endorse the commitments stated in the codes of conduct and to comply with them.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 46, Article 46
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Sector scope
- online advertising
- Action required
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encourage
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 46
Who must comply with Article 46 of the DSA?
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Commission.
What does Article 46 of the DSA require?
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encourage ensure
What is the compliance deadline for DSA Article 46?
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18 February 2025 for development; 18 August 2025 for application