Legal Framework of the Digital Services Act for Online Platforms

Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Article Details

Legal Framework of the Digital Services Act for Online Platforms

Authors:

Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Hukuk (Diğer)

Journal:

İdare Hukuku ve İlimleri Dergisi Issue 23, pp.115-149

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001338444

pISSN:

2687-2897

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Abstract:

 This paper comprehensively evaluates the legal obligations prescribed for online platforms under the Digital Services Act DSA. It examines the current impacts of DSA on online platforms and potential future implications. The DSA represents one of the European Unions most comprehensive and innovative initiatives to regulate digital spaces. The objective of this regulatory framework is to clarify the responsibilities and obligations of online platforms and to provide secure and transparent digital services. In other words, the DSA aims to reduce legal uncertainties in the internet environment, protect user rights and control the impact of platforms on society. In this perspective, the regulation of online platforms and the existing legal framework for digital services within the European Union are analysed. The evolving role of online platforms with DSA and the responsibilities of this new role are discussed. This study examines content moderation and the liability regime under the DSA, highlighting the balance between fundamental rights and freedoms and the importance of transparency obligation. Special attention is given to the protection of children online, assessing the adequacy of the DSA in safeguarding childrens rights, the scope of platform obligations and how the concept of harmful content is addressed. Finally, terms of use involving content moderation and protection of special categories of personal data and behavioural advertising practises are examined. The impact of DSA on the operation of online platforms and user rights is evaluated within the framework of transparency and accountability principles.

 This paper comprehensively evaluates the legal obligations prescribed for online platforms under the Digital Services Act DSA. It examines the current impacts of DSA on online platforms and potential future implications. The DSA represents one of the European Unions most comprehensive and innovative initiatives to regulate digital spaces. The objective of this regulatory framework is to clarify the responsibilities and obligations of online platforms and to provide secure and transparent digital services. In other words, the DSA aims to reduce legal uncertainties in the internet environment, protect user rights and control the impact of platforms on society. In this perspective, the regulation of online platforms and the existing legal framework for digital services within the European Union are analysed. The evolving role of online platforms with DSA and the responsibilities of this new role are discussed. This study examines content moderation and the liability regime under the DSA, highlighting the balance between fundamental rights and freedoms and the importance of transparency obligation. Special attention is given to the protection of children online, assessing the adequacy of the DSA in safeguarding childrens rights, the scope of platform obligations and how the concept of harmful content is addressed. Finally, terms of use involving content moderation and protection of special categories of personal data and behavioural advertising practises are examined. The impact of DSA on the operation of online platforms and user rights is evaluated within the framework of transparency and accountability principles.

 This paper comprehensively evaluates the legal obligations prescribed for online platforms under the Digital Services Act DSA. It examines the current impacts of DSA on online platforms and potential future implications. The DSA represents one of the European Unions most comprehensive and innovative initiatives to regulate digital spaces. The objective of this regulatory framework is to clarify the responsibilities and obligations of online platforms and to provide secure and transparent digital services. In other words, the DSA aims to reduce legal uncertainties in the internet environment, protect user rights and control the impact of platforms on society. In this perspective, the regulation of online platforms and the existing legal framework for digital services within the European Union are analysed. The evolving role of online platforms with DSA and the responsibilities of this new role are discussed. This study examines content moderation and the liability regime under the DSA, highlighting the balance between fundamental rights and freedoms and the importance of transparency obligation. Special attention is given to the protection of children online, assessing the adequacy of the DSA in safeguarding childrens rights, the scope of platform obligations and how the concept of harmful content is addressed. Finally, terms of use involving content moderation and protection of special categories of personal data and behavioural advertising practises are examined. The impact of DSA on the operation of online platforms and user rights is evaluated within the framework of transparency and accountability principles.

 Bu çalışma, Dijital Hizmetler Yasası Digital Services Act-DSA uyarınca çevrimiçi platformlar için öngörülmüş hukuki yükümlülüklerin kapsamlı bir değerlendirmesine özgülenmiştir. Bu kapsamda DSAnın çevrimiçi platformlara ve bu düzenlemenin gelecekteki potansiyel düzenleme olası etkileri incelenmiştir. DSA, Avrupa Birliğinin dijital alanı düzenlemeye yönelik en kapsamlı ve yenilikçi girişimlerinden biridir. Bu düzenlemenin amacı çevrimiçi platformların sorumluluklarını ve yükümlülüklerini netleştirmek, dijital hizmetlerin daha güvenli ve şeffaf bir şekilde sunulmasıdır. Bir diğer ifadeyle DSA, internet ortamındaki yasal belirsizlikleri azaltmayı, kullanıcı haklarını korumayı ve platformların toplum üzerindeki etkisini denetlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. İlk olarak DSAnın yürürlük sürecinden itibaren Avrupa Birliğinde çevrimiçi platformların düzenlenmesi ve dijital hizmetler üzerine mevcut hukuki çerçeve analiz edilmiştir. DSA ile çevrimiçi platformların dönüşen rolü ve bu yeni rolün getirdiği sorumluluklar değerlendirilmiştir. DSA hükümlerinde içeriğe yönelik müdahaleler ve sorumluluk rejimi incelenmiş; temel hak ve hürriyetler arasında denge arayışının nasıl sağlandığı ve şeffaflık hükümlerinin önemi vurgulanmıştır. Ayrıca çocukların çevrimiçi ortamda korunmasına dair hükümler ayrı bir başlık altında incelenmiş; çocuk haklarının korunmasında DSAnın yeterliliği, platformların yükümlülüklerinin kapsamı ve zararlı içerik kavramının ele alınış şekilleri analiz edilmiştir. Son olarak içeriğe yönelik müdahale içeren kullanım koşulları değerlendirilmiş ve özel nitelikli kişisel verilerin korunması ile davranışsal reklamcılık uygulamaları ele alınmıştır. Bu bağlamda DSAnın çevrimiçi platformların işleyişine ve kullanıcı haklarına etkisi, şeffaflık ve sorumluluk ilkeleri çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiştir.

Article Details

Legal Framework of the Digital Services Act for Online Platforms

Authors:

Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Hukuk (Diğer)

Journal:

İdare Hukuku ve İlimleri Dergisi Issue 23, pp.115-149

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001338444

pISSN:

2687-2897

Digital Services Act

Online platforms

Legal liability

Accountability

Content moderationDijital Hizmetler Yasası

Çevrimiçi platformlar

Hukuki yükümlülük

Hesap verilebilirlik

İçerik denetimi

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Publisher: Istanbul University

Main Topics: Hukuk (Diğer)

Journal: İdare Hukuku ve İlimleri Dergisi Issue 23, pp.115-149

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001338444

pISSN: 2687-2897

Issues

Authors:

Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Hukuk (Diğer)

Journal:

İdare Hukuku ve İlimleri Dergisi Issue 23, pp.115-149

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001338444

pISSN:

2687-2897