Draft Commission guidelines on trusted flaggers
EU — European Commission (Press Corner) · 2026-05-29 · EU · verified record
Themes: Online marketplaces · Online platforms · Search services
Ecosystems: EU Digital Services Act
Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), organisations with specialised expertise and competence in identifying certain specific types of illegal online content can be designated as trusted flaggers. Platforms are required to prioritise the review of notices of illegal content from trusted flaggers in their designated area of expertise. To ensure clarity on how this mechanism operates, the Commission has developed guidelines on trusted flaggers. The goal of these guidelines is twofold: Assist providers of online platforms and Digital Services Coordinators (DSCs) in the application of Article 22(2
Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), organisations with specialised expertise and competence in identifying certain specific types of illegal online content can be designated as trusted flaggers. Platforms are required to prioritise the review of notices of illegal content from trusted flaggers in their designated area of expertise. To ensure clarity on how this mechanism operates, the Commission has developed guidelines on trusted flaggers. The goal of these guidelines is twofold: Assist providers of online platforms and Digital Services Coordinators (DSCs) in the application of Article 22(2…
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