@ElbowsUpforDigitalSovereignty@thecanadian.social
2026-02-21 14:22 UTC
Starting in 2019, the EU Commission agreed to put digital policies as one of the cornerstones of EU legislation. By 2024, 3 important pieces of legislation became effective: Data Governance Act, Digital Markets Act, and Digital Services Act. The Digital Fairness Act is expected later this year, regulating influence mechanics, including dark patterns, addictive or exploitative design, and behavioral manipulation.
EU alphabet soup of digital acts: DSA, DMA and DGA
https://edri.org/our-work/eu-alphabet-soup-of-digital-acts-dsa-dma-and-dga/
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@ElbowsUpforDigitalSovereignty@thecanadian.social 2026-02-21 14:33
EU's Digital Services Act is the best known legislation because it protects individuals and it's 2-year anniversary was recently celebrated. Canada has no equivalent for the DSA, DMA,, or DGA, instead relying on a mix of older legislation which is occasionally patched with updates. Note: adoption of EU legislation is sometimes part of trade negotiations with Canada meaning we may be forced to adopt some of these policies. https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/two-years-digital-services-act-ensuring-safer-online-spaces-2026-02-17_en