Who gets to see inside? The EU’s Operational Rules on Data Access under Article 40 of the DSA

The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act under Article 40 of the DSA, creating a new framework for vetted researchers to access non-public data from Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Search Engines. This move aims to enhance transparency and accountability by enabling independent research into systemic risks such as illegal content, threats to fundamental rights, and harms to public discourse. Through a centralized Data Access Portal and strict procedural safeguards, the Act…
By: Hogan Lovells