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1/6 
With the #DSA/ #DMA package, the @EU_Commission takes the first step in reining in the power of #BigTech companies. Here are some thoughts on what the laws do well and where improvements are needed: 
With the #DSA/ #DMA package, the @EU_Commission takes the first step in reining in the power of #BigTech companies. Here are some thoughts on what the laws do well and where improvements are needed:
2/6 
The #DSA maintains the proven cornerstones of internet regulation, notably a limited #liability regime for online intermediaries that host people's speech. Also, crucially, it continues to exclude a general monitoring obligation (aka no mandatory #uploadfilters).
The #DSA maintains the proven cornerstones of internet regulation, notably a limited #liability regime for online intermediaries that host people's speech. Also, crucially, it continues to exclude a general monitoring obligation (aka no mandatory #uploadfilters).
3/6 
However, the #DSA proposal introduces a Notice & Action system that will likely favour automated removals over a thorough legality assessment. Also, platforms are designated to be the 'first instance' judges of legality.
However, the #DSA proposal introduces a Notice & Action system that will likely favour automated removals over a thorough legality assessment. Also, platforms are designated to be the 'first instance' judges of legality.
4/6 
The #DSA suggests the good idea that big platforms must work with independent & certified dispute settlement bodies where users can complain about wrongful content decisions. Unfortunately, those bodies would only be the second step after an internal process.
The #DSA suggests the good idea that big platforms must work with independent & certified dispute settlement bodies where users can complain about wrongful content decisions. Unfortunately, those bodies would only be the second step after an internal process.
5/6 
It's disappointing that the Commission has not dared to address the problems inherent in the current abusive #AdTech business. Without this and the missing #ePrivacy Regulation in limbo, surveillance-based advertising remains the norm.
It's disappointing that the Commission has not dared to address the problems inherent in the current abusive #AdTech business. Without this and the missing #ePrivacy Regulation in limbo, surveillance-based advertising remains the norm.
6/6 
We welcome the blacklist in the #DMA incl. prohibition of practices like self-preferencing yet the blacklist mostly empowers companies, not people. Strong #interoperability requirements should allow users to connect across services instead of being held in BigTech's cages.
We welcome the blacklist in the #DMA incl. prohibition of practices like self-preferencing yet the blacklist mostly empowers companies, not people. Strong #interoperability requirements should allow users to connect across services instead of being held in BigTech's cages.
