The DSA as a paradigm shift for online intermediaries’ due diligence

Abstract

The DSA adopts a meta-regulatory approach. While the shift to a meta-regulatory model should be welcomed for enabling reflexive and adaptive regulation, we must also be weary of its risk of collapsing in the absence of well-resourced and independent institutions. Indeed, this risk affects the extent to which the exportation of the DSA outside Europe would be in the public interest.

Keywords

• Brussels effect, Digital Services Act, DSA, due diligence, meta-regulation