§ Digital Services Act · Article 59
DSA Article 59: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 59 of the DSA imposes 5 obligations on Board, Commission, Digital Services Coordinator of establishment. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 59
Obligation 1
The Board may refer the matter to the Commission, providing all relevant information including the request or recommendation, assessment, reasons for disagreement, and supporting information.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 59, Article 59
- Obligated entity
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Board
- Action required
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refer
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 2
The Commission shall assess the matter within two months following the referral, after having consulted the Digital Services Coordinator of establishment.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 59, Article 59
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Action required
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assess
- Deadline
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two months following the referral
- Penalty
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Obligation 3
Where the Commission considers measures insufficient or incompatible, it shall communicate its views to the Digital Services Coordinator of establishment and the Board and request the Digital Services Coordinator to review the matter.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 59, Article 59
- Obligated entity
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Commission
- Action required
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communicate
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 4
The Digital Services Coordinator of establishment shall take the necessary investigatory or enforcement measures to ensure compliance with this Regulation, taking utmost account of the views and request for review by the Commission.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 59, Article 59
- Obligated entity
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Digital Services Coordinator of establishment
- Action required
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take measures
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 5
The Digital Services Coordinator of establishment shall inform the Commission, as well as the requesting Digital Services Coordinator or the Board, about the measures taken within two months from that request for review.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 59, Article 59
- Obligated entity
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Digital Services Coordinator of establishment
- Action required
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inform
- Deadline
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two months from that request for review
- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 59
Who must comply with Article 59 of the DSA?
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Board, Commission, Digital Services Coordinator of establishment.
What does Article 59 of the DSA require?
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refer assess communicate
What is the compliance deadline for DSA Article 59?
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two months following the referral; two months from that request for review