The DSA mandates online platforms to implement robust content moderation systems, conduct thorough risk assessments, and ensure algorithmic transparency. Additionally, platforms must provide users with the ability to appeal content moderation decisions and offer clear, accessible terms of service.

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Under the DSA, digital platforms are required to integrate several technical mechanisms to ensure compliance:

• Content Moderation Systems:
  • Automated Detection: Utilize AI and machine learning to identify and remove illegal content efficiently.
  • Manual Review Processes: Establish teams for the manual review of flagged content to ensure accuracy.
• Algorithmic Transparency:
  • Algorithm Audits: Regular audits to assess and mitigate biases in content recommendation and moderation algorithms.
  • Explainability: Ensure that algorithmic decisions, especially those affecting user content visibility, are transparent and understandable to users.
• Risk Management Frameworks:
  • Disinformation Control: Implement systems to detect and reduce the spread of false information.
  • Cyberbullying Prevention: Develop tools and protocols to identify and address cyberbullying and online harassment.
  • Systemic Risk Mitigation: Address broader systemic risks such as data privacy breaches and user safety concerns.
• User Tools and Accessibility:
  • Content Flagging: Provide intuitive tools for users to flag illegal or harmful content easily.
  • Appeal Mechanisms: Enable users to contest content removal or moderation decisions through accessible and transparent processes.
  • Clear Terms of Service: Maintain easily understandable and accessible terms of service to inform users of their rights and platform policies.
• Data Sharing and Compliance:
  • Regulator Access: Implement secure data sharing protocols to allow regulators to audit and verify platform compliance.
  • Transparency Reporting: Develop systems to compile and publish detailed transparency reports regularly.

By adhering to these technical requirements, platforms not only comply with the DSA but also enhance user trust and safety.