§ Digital Services Act · Article 47
DSA Article 47: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 47 of the DSA imposes 6 obligations on Commission. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 47
Obligation 1
The Commission shall encourage and facilitate the drawing up of codes of conduct at Union level with the involvement of providers of online platforms and other relevant service providers to promote full and effective, equal participation by persons with disabilities.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 47, Article 47
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Commission
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encourage
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Obligation 2
The Commission shall aim to ensure that the codes of conduct pursue the objective of ensuring that services are accessible in compliance with Union and national law to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with disabilities.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 47, Article 47
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Commission
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ensure
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Obligation 3
The Commission shall aim to ensure that the codes of conduct address designing and adapting services to make them accessible to persons with disabilities by making them perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 47, Article 47
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Commission
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ensure
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Obligation 4
The Commission shall aim to ensure that the codes of conduct address explaining how the services meet the applicable accessibility requirements and making this information available to the public in an accessible manner for persons with disabilities.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 47, Article 47
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Commission
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Obligation 5
The Commission shall aim to ensure that the codes of conduct address making information, forms and measures provided pursuant to this Regulation available in such a manner that they are easy to find, easy to understand, and accessible to persons with disabilities.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 47, Article 47
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Commission
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ensure
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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 47, Article 47
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Commission
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encourage
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18 February 2025 for development; 18 August 2025 for application
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 47
Who must comply with Article 47 of the DSA?
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Commission.
What does Article 47 of the DSA require?
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encourage ensure
What is the compliance deadline for DSA Article 47?
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18 February 2025 for development; 18 August 2025 for application