DSA Update: Maltese Implementing Law, Including New Registration Obligations, Now in Effect
The EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) (the “DSA”) has been implemented into Maltese law by virtue of the Digital Services (Designation and Enforcement) Order, Subsidiary Legislation 418.05, (the “Order”) which came into force on 12th March 2024. The Order designates the Malta Communications Authority (“MCA”) as the Digital Services Coordinator for Malta. This role, created by the DSA, tasks the MCA with ensuring that intermediary service providers established in Malta comply with their obligations under the DSA. This entails handling any complaints received by users and acting as the point of contact between service providers and users. Furthermore,…
Mamo TCV Advocates21st March 2024