Section 5Additional obligations for providers of very large online platforms and of very large online search engines to manage systemic risks
In Chapter III – DUE DILIGENCE OBLIGATIONS FOR A TRANSPARENT AND SAFE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT
- Article 33Very large online platforms and very large online search engines
1. This Section shall apply to online platforms and online search engines which have a number of average monthly active recipients of the service in the Union equal…
- Article 34Risk assessment
1. Providers of very large online platforms and of very large online search engines shall diligently identify, analyse and assess any systemic risks in the Union stemming from…
- Article 35Mitigation of risks
1. Providers of very large online platforms and of very large online search engines shall put in place reasonable, proportionate and effective mitigation measures, tailored to the specific…
- Article 36Crisis response mechanism
1. Where a crisis occurs, the Commission, acting upon a recommendation of the Board may adopt a decision, requiring one or more providers of very large online platforms…
- Article 37Independent audit
1. Providers of very large online platforms and of very large online search engines shall be subject, at their own expense and at least once a year, to…
- Article 38Recommender systems
In addition to the requirements set out in Article 27 , providers of very large online platforms and of very large online search engines that use recommender systems…
- Article 39Additional online advertising transparency
1. Providers of very large online platforms or of very large online search engines that present advertisements on their online interfaces shall compile and make publicly available in…
- Article 40Data access and scrutiny
1. Providers of very large online platforms or of very large online search engines shall provide the Digital Services Coordinator of establishment or the Commission, at their reasoned…
- Article 41Compliance function
1. Providers of very large online platforms or of very large online search engines shall establish a compliance function, which is independent from their operational functions and composed…
- Article 42Transparency reporting obligations
1. Providers of very large online platforms or of very large online search engines shall publish the reports referred to in Article 15 at the latest by two…
- Article 43Supervisory fee
1. The Commission shall charge providers of very large online platforms and of very large online search engines an annual supervisory fee upon their designation pursuant to Article…
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Text as at 19 September 2026.
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