§ Digital Services Act · Article 72
DSA Article 72: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 72 of the DSA imposes 2 obligations on provider of very large online platform or very large online search engine.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 72
Obligation 1
Providers of very large online platforms and very large online search engines must provide access to, and explanations relating to, their databases and algorithms when ordered by the Commission.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 72, Article 72
- Obligated entity
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provider of very large online platform or very large online search engine
- Size threshold
- very large
- Sector scope
- online platforms and online search engines
- Action required
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provide access
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 2
Providers of very large online platforms and very large online search engines must retain all documents deemed necessary by the Commission to assess implementation and compliance with the Regulation.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Article 72, Article 72
- Obligated entity
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provider of very large online platform or very large online search engine
- Size threshold
- very large
- Sector scope
- online platforms and online search engines
- Action required
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retain
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 72
Who must comply with Article 72 of the DSA?
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provider of very large online platform or very large online search engine.
What does Article 72 of the DSA require?
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provide access retain