Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act)

Overview

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulates large online platforms designated as gatekeepers to ensure contestable and fair digital markets. It establishes a list of do’s and don’ts for gatekeepers, including obligations to allow third-party interoperability, refrain from self-preferencing, and provide advertisers and business users with access to data. The DMA prohibits gatekeepers from combining personal data across services without consent and from preventing users from uninstalling pre-installed software. Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 applies from 2 May 2023, with gatekeeper designation obligations taking effect in 2024.

This eu regulation (32022R1925) is part of the EU’s legal framework governing digital markets. EU digital markets regulation addresses competition in the digital sector by imposing obligations on gatekeeper platforms to ensure contestable and fair markets.

Type: EU Regulation

CELEX Number: 32022R1925

Date of Effect: See the official publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Key Provisions

Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act) establishes the core legal framework in this field. For specific provisions, articles, and implementing measures, consult the full text on EUR-Lex.

Significance

This legislation represents a key component of EU law in the area of digital markets. It reflects the EU’s approach to harmonization and regulatory policy within the internal market framework.