Compliance
DSA Summary Brief
What the EU Digital Services Act expects from games and social platforms serving EU users, and where GGWP fits.
Last Updated: 1/2/2024
Overview of the Digital Services Act (DSA)
The DSA is an EU regulatory framework for safer online services.
Gaming Entities Impacted
Online platforms or games with social elements used by EU-based users.
Effective Date
The DSA started on November 16, 2022. Key provisions apply from February 17, 2024.
Summary
- Adherence to content standards.
- Transparency in approach.
- Stricter advertisement and user engagement rules.
Penalty for Non-compliance
Fines up to 6% of global revenue.
Investment for Compliance
- Infrastructure development.
- Comprehensive moderation systems.
- Staff training.
- Enhanced user trust and reputation.
Specific Requirements
- Prompt content moderation.
- User reporting mechanisms.
- Regular transparency reports.
GGWP's Role
- Detecting inappropriate user behavior across multiple channels including text chat, reports, Discord, in-game behavior, and more in the future.
- Providing incident and player management tools.
- Supporting player reports management and appeals.
- Generating transparency reports detailing performance by channel, sanction, and incident type across time.
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