§ Digital Services Act · Article 53
DSA Article 53: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 53 of the DSA imposes 4 obligations on Digital Services Coordinator.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 53
Obligation 1
The Digital Services Coordinator shall assess the complaint lodged by recipients or mandated bodies against providers of intermediary services.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 53, Article 53
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Digital Services Coordinator
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assess
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Obligation 2
Where appropriate, the Digital Services Coordinator shall transmit the complaint to the Digital Services Coordinator of establishment, accompanied by an opinion if considered appropriate.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 53, Article 53
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Digital Services Coordinator
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transmit
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Obligation 3
Where the complaint falls under the responsibility of another competent authority in its Member State, the Digital Services Coordinator receiving the complaint shall transmit it to that authority.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 53, Article 53
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Digital Services Coordinator
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transmit
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Obligation 4
During proceedings, both parties shall have the right to be heard and receive appropriate information about the status of the complaint, in accordance with national law.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 53, Article 53
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Digital Services Coordinator
- Action required
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inform
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 53
Who must comply with Article 53 of the DSA?
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Digital Services Coordinator.
What does Article 53 of the DSA require?
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assess transmit inform