703 Complaints Filed Over Suspected DSA Violations
As of January 20, 2025, the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has received a total of 703 complaints regarding suspected violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which came into effect on November 16, 2022.
The DSA aims to regulate the online space and protect users from illegal and harmful content. Among other things, it requires large online platforms to take measures to combat hate speech, disinformation, and other illegal activities.
The majority of the complaints received by the Bundesnetzagentur relate to allegations of illegal content, such as hate speech and incitement to hatred, as well as complaints about the lack of transparency and accountability of online platforms.
The Bundesnetzagentur is currently reviewing the complaints and has already initiated investigations in several cases. If violations of the DSA are found, the agency can impose fines of up to €6 million or, in the case of repeated violations, up to 6% of the company’s annual global turnover.
“The high number of complaints shows that there is a significant need for regulation in the online space,” said Klaus Müller, President of the Bundesnetzagentur. “We will continue to monitor the implementation of the DSA and take action against any violations.”
The DSA is a landmark piece of legislation that has the potential to significantly improve the safety and accountability of the online space. However, it is important to note that the law is still in its early stages of implementation, and it remains to be seen how effectively it will be enforced.
In the meantime, users should be aware of the DSA and its provisions, and should report any suspected violations to the relevant authorities.
703 Beschwerden über mögliche Verstöße gegen den DSA
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