This page provides an overview of the designated Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) supervised by the Commission and the main enforcement activities.| Shaping Europe’s digital future
Under article 40 of the Digital Services Act (DSA), vetted researchers will be able to request data from very large online platforms (VLOPs) and search engines (VLOSEs) to conduct research on systemic risks in the EU.| European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency
The ECAT team has been taking part in a range of conferences to talk about DSA data access and discuss research related to algorithmic transparency and fairness.| European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency
On 25 June 2025 in Athens, at the ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAccT 2025), JRC researchers presented their analysis of how to investigate algorithmic-driven risks in online platforms and search engines.| European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency
19Sep2025Training and workshops| European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency
ECAT is hosting a workshop in Seville on 12 November 2025, and we are inviting researchers to submit contributions on systemic risks.| European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency
On 14 July 2025, the Commission has published its guidelines on the protection of minors under the DSA to ensure a safe online experience for children and young people.| Shaping Europe’s digital future
The Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act aim to create a safer digital space where the fundamental rights of users are protected and to establish a level playing field for businesses.| Shaping Europe’s digital future