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Unpacking the New Digital Services Act

Do you hear the word “regulation” and get nervous? When it comes to the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), you shouldn’t worry. If you’re complying with the most up-to-date card brand regulations, you can breathe a sigh of relief.

Cathy Beardsley ·

XVideos, Pornhub, Stripchat Suing EU Over 'Very Large Online Platform' Classification

XVideos, Pornhub and Stripchat are reportedly suing the EU over their classification as “very large online platforms” (VLOPs), which makes them subject to special regulations under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA).

GO.cam Offers EU-Compliant Age Verification Solution to Adult Platforms

France-based GO.cam is offering its age verification solution to adult platform operators seeking to comply with requirements of the European Union's new Digital Services Act (DSA).

Major Platforms Release 1st EU-Mandated Moderation Reports

As major online platforms released their first EU-mandated official moderation reports this week, the European Union’s commissioner announced Thursday that steps have been taken to initiate an investigation regarding X, TikTok and Meta’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).

New EU Rules for 'Very Large' Platforms Raise Concerns for Adult Sector

The European Commission yesterday officially identified 19 major platforms and search engines to be targeted for compliance under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA).

Europe's Digital Services Act Moves Forward, Drops Controversial Adult Content Mandate

The European Parliament reached a deal last week with EU member states on the controversial Digital Services Act — a European legislative package addressing “illegal and harmful” online content — by dropping mandatory phone registration for adult content creators on porn platforms.

European Parliament Gives Initial Approval to 'Digital Services Act'

The European Parliament gave initial approval yesterday to the Digital Services Act, a new EU-wide policy to increase liability for “illegal and harmful content” on online platforms.

FSC Europe Starts Petition to Protect Rights of Sexuality Professionals

FSC Europe, the recently founded European chapter of industry trade group Free Speech Coalition (FSC),has released a petition and a statement calling the European Commission to “protect the rights of sexuality professionals, artists and educators” while drafting the E.U.’s new Digital Services Act.

EU Unveils New 'Digital Services Act' Proposal

The European Commission released today their proposal for the Digital Services Act (DSA), a new EU-wide policy to increase liability for “illegal and harmful content” on online platforms.