Governing the ‘Governors’ of online speech: a review of the Digital Services Act’s first steps in regulating social media platforms

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This review analyzes the Digital Services Act's objectives and challenges in regulating social media platforms, suggesting a new governance model.

The Digital Services Act aims to protect freedom of expression online and regulate social media platforms effectively.
Initial implementation focuses on three key objectives: fostering knowledge, enhancing fairness, and establishing oversight in content moderation.
The contribution contrasts perceptions of the DSA as a censorship tool, arguing it instead promotes better governance for online speech.
The future effectiveness of the DSA as a regulatory model for social media remains uncertain but offers a potential framework for other regions.

Anastasia Iliopoulou-Penot (2025) studied this question.

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This review analyzes the Digital Services Act's objectives and challenges in regulating social media platforms, suggesting a new governance model.