Digital Services Act –
All You Need To Know About Its Importance for SMEs

As the European Commission closes the public consultation and prepares the adoption of the Digital Service Act, understanding the role SMEs play in Europe’s digital single market is important to foster the right policy conditions for Europe’s driving engine to flourish and grow more resilient. While this developing framework should ensure the protection of users from illegal and harmful content as well as the safeguard of their rights online, at the same time SMEs should not suffer unnecessary administrative burdens. The Digital Service Act represents an opportunity to balance responsibilities and streamline existing regulation for big companies and SMEs alike. Bringing together institutional actors and industry representatives, this high-level virtual workshop will explore the relevance of the Digital Service Act for all digitally enabled businesses, assessing its economic impact on SMEs specifically.