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Operating in the digital space? 10 things you need to know about the Digital Markets Act
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Nov 01, 2022The Digital Markets Act (DMA), introduces stricter rules for ‘big tech’ in the EU and comes into force today, November 1 2022. The DMA forms part of the European Commission’s new package of legislation governing conduct in the digital space and the new regime, by which the European Commission will designate companies as ‘gatekeepers’, will start applying 6 months from today on 2 May 2023.
- 12 October 2022 - DMA officially published
- 1 November 2022 - DMA officially in force
- 2 May 2023 - DMA officially starts applying
- 2 July 2023 - Deadline of CPS providers meeting the DMA's quantitative thresholds to notify the European Commission
- September 2023 - European Commission "gatekeeper" designation decision deadline
- March 2024 - If designated as a "gatekeeper" this is the deadline to comply with DMA's obligations
The BCLP Competition Team have produced a brief guide to the DMA where they discuss 10 things you need to know about the DMA that could directly or indirectly impact your commercial operations. Access the guide here.
This guide is designed to reflect the DMA and the digital landscape at the time of writing. If you are operating in the digital space and want to know more about the DMA and other digital and data legislation, please speak to Julie Catala Marty, Andrew Hockley, Dave Anderson, Anna Blest or your usual BCLP contact.
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