§ Digital Services Act · Article 57
DSA Article 57: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 57 of the DSA imposes 4 obligations on Digital Services Coordinator, Digital Services Coordinator of establishment, Digital Services Coordinator receiving the request. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 57
Obligation 1
Digital Services Coordinators and the Commission shall cooperate closely and provide each other with mutual assistance to apply the Regulation in a consistent and efficient manner.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 57, Article 57
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Digital Services Coordinator
- Action required
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cooperate
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Obligation 2
The Digital Services Coordinator of establishment shall inform all Digital Services Coordinators of destination, the Board, and the Commission about the opening of an investigation and the intention to take a final decision regarding a specific provider of intermediary services.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 57, Article 57
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Digital Services Coordinator of establishment
- Action required
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notify
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Obligation 3
The Digital Services Coordinator receiving a request for mutual assistance shall comply with the request and inform the requesting Coordinator about the action taken.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 57, Article 57
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Digital Services Coordinator receiving the request
- Action required
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comply
- Deadline
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without undue delay and no later than two months after receipt
- Penalty
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- Exemptions
- if the request is not sufficiently specified, justified, or proportionate; if the information is not in possession or accessible; or if compliance infringes Union or national law
Obligation 4
If refusing a request for mutual assistance, the Digital Services Coordinator receiving the request shall justify the refusal by submitting a reasoned reply.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 57, Article 57
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Digital Services Coordinator receiving the request
- Action required
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document
- Deadline
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within the period set out in the first subparagraph (no later than two months after receipt)
- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 57
Who must comply with Article 57 of the DSA?
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Digital Services Coordinator, Digital Services Coordinator of establishment, Digital Services Coordinator receiving the request.
What does Article 57 of the DSA require?
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cooperate notify comply
What is the compliance deadline for DSA Article 57?
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within the period set out in the first subparagraph (no later than two months after receipt); without undue delay and no later than two months after receipt