Digital Services Act For Social Media Managers. Quick Guide

DSA compliance for social media: notification mechanisms, minors’ protection & content moderation

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamental provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its relevance to social media platforms.

Identify key obligations that online platforms and social media managers must fulfill under the DSA, including content moderation rules, notification and action

Develop terms of use and moderation policies that comply with DSA requirements, ensuring transparency and fairness to all platform users.

Implement effective strategies to protect minors online, adhere to age-appropriate communication standards, and prevent profiling-based advertising targeting ch

Establish a practical compliance roadmap for your organization, covering initial qualification as an intermediary, setting up internal procedures, and ensuring

Requirements

No advanced technical or programming skills are needed; the course will guide you through all necessary details.

Basic familiarity with social media platforms and general internet usage.

An interest in understanding legal and regulatory frameworks, though no formal legal background is required.

Willingness to engage with compliance concepts and apply them to real-life social media management scenarios.

Description

In today’s increasingly regulated digital environment, social media managers need a concise yet comprehensive understanding of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical insights required to navigate the new legal landscape confidently. Whether you manage community pages, brand accounts, or user-generated content platforms, understanding the DSA’s impact is now a critical part of your role.Throughout this quick guide, we’ll break down the DSA’s complex requirements into straightforward terms. First, you’ll learn to identify your platform’s classification—are you a mere conduit, a hosting provider, or an online platform? With this clarity, you’ll move on to understand your obligations related to content moderation, notification, and action mechanisms, and how to issue reasoned explanations when content is removed. We’ll also explore the special responsibilities platforms have concerning minors, ensuring their safety and privacy online, as well as compliance strategies that help you align your policies with the DSA’s standards.By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid grasp of the DSA fundamentals, enabling you to make informed decisions when shaping community guidelines, implementing reporting systems, and safeguarding user rights. Prepare to enhance your compliance strategy, boost user trust, and demonstrate your dedication to fostering a responsible and transparent online environment.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the Digital Services Act (DSA)

Lecture 1 Overview of the Digital Services Act

Lecture 2 Obligations imposed by the DSA on online platforms: a few examples

Section 2: Five obligations imposed by the DSA on platforms: in detail

Lecture 3 General terms of use (article 14 of the DSA)

Lecture 4 Notification and action mechanisms (article 16 of the DSA)

Lecture 5 Statement of reasons (article 17 of the DSA)

Lecture 6 Notification of suspicions of criminal offences (article 18 of the DSA)

Lecture 7 Online protection of minors (article 28 of the DSA)

Section 3: Final remarks and a brief DSA compliance plan

Lecture 8 A potential roadmap for navigating DSA compliance as a social media manager

Social media managers who oversee content and user interactions on platforms accessible in the European Union.,Marketing and communication professionals seeking to ensure their online strategies meet EU regulatory standards.,Business owners or content creators who manage brand pages or communities, aiming to avoid potential non-compliance issues under the DSA.,Professionals interested in strengthening their compliance knowledge to protect both users and their organization’s reputation online.,Beginners and intermediate learners who want a structured, introductory understanding of the DSA and its impact on digital services.