§ Digital Services Act · Article 51
DSA Article 51: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 51 of the DSA imposes 9 obligations on Member States, provider of intermediary services. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 51
Obligation 1
Providers of intermediary services and other persons acting for business purposes must provide information relating to a suspected infringement without undue delay when required by Digital Services Coordinators.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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provide
- Deadline
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without undue delay
- Penalty
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Obligation 2
Providers of intermediary services and other persons acting for business purposes must submit to inspections of their premises and allow examination, seizure, or copying of information relating to a suspected infringement.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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submit to inspection
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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Obligation 3
Staff or representatives of providers of intermediary services and other persons must give explanations regarding suspected infringements and consent to the recording of answers by technical means.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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give explanations
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 4
Providers of intermediary services must comply with binding commitments offered to Digital Services Coordinators regarding their compliance with the Regulation.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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comply
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 5
Providers of intermediary services must cease infringements and implement remedies proportionate to the infringement as ordered by Digital Services Coordinators.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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cease
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 6
Providers of intermediary services must comply with investigative orders issued by Digital Services Coordinators to avoid fines or periodic penalty payments.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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comply
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 7
The management body of providers of intermediary services must examine the situation, adopt and submit an action plan to terminate an infringement, ensure measures are taken, and report on measures taken without undue delay.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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submit
- Deadline
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without undue delay
- Penalty
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Obligation 8
Providers of intermediary services must accept temporary restriction of access to their service or online interface if ordered by a judicial authority upon request by a Digital Services Coordinator due to serious harm or criminal offences.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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provider of intermediary services
- Action required
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accept
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 9
Member States must lay down specific rules and procedures for the exercise of the powers of Digital Services Coordinators and ensure adequate safeguards are in place.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 51, Article 51
- Obligated entity
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Member States
- Action required
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lay down
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 51
Who must comply with Article 51 of the DSA?
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Member States, provider of intermediary services.
What does Article 51 of the DSA require?
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provide submit to inspection give explanations
What is the compliance deadline for DSA Article 51?
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without undue delay