EU Commission hosts fifth roundtable on Digital Services Act implementation

What happened

On 23 September 2026 the European Commission held an online roundtable with about 60 civil society organisations and researchers to discuss the implementation of the Digital Services Act. The discussion focused on systemic risks, mitigation measures, protection of minors, online marketplaces and AI‑related risks, and referenced the proposal for an EU KIDS Act. The Commission also presented key steps of the DSA enforcement process and ways for civil society to contribute.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is published. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
• The event signals ongoing EU regulator engagement with stakeholders to shape DSA enforcement and address AI and child‑safety risks online.
• It relates to DSA. The regulations library explains what that law requires.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.
3. Review age assurance and protections for minors' data.

How this has moved

1. Date not stated · version 1
   Regulatory Guidance · announced
   EU Commission holds fifth roundtable on Digital Services Act implementation
2. Date not stated · version 2
   Regulatory Guidance · published