Algorithmic systems affect our experiences online.
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a legislative initiative by the European Union aimed at making the internet safer and protecting people’s rights online. Algorithmic transparency and accountability are key parts of this protection.
The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT) contributes with scientific and technical expertise to the European Commission's exclusive supervisory and enforcement role of the systemic obligations on designated Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) provided for under the DSA.
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Read new ECAT report summarising insights from expert researchers.
On 11 February, ECAT took part in a Safer Internet Day event hosted by Webwise in Ireland. You can watch the recording of our presentation now.
Under Article 40 of the Digital Services Act (DSA), vetted researchers will be able to request data from very large online platforms and search engines (VLOPs and VLOSEs) to conduct research on systemic risks in the EU.
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