The DSA-GDPR Connection: Crafting a Roadmap for Risk-Based Digital Regulation

  • Workshop
  • Music Room
  • Wednesday 20.05 — 10:30 - 11:45

Organising Institution

Le Cnam

France

The Research Chair on Content Moderation is a project supported by the Île-de-France region which objectives are twofold. On the one hand, the project aims to conduct academic research related to online content moderation and, more specifically, to the legal framework for regulating online disinformation and social media. On the other hand, the chair aims to contribute to the work conducted on these issues at the civil society level. In this context, practical guides and visual materials to support the target audiences will be produced in partnership with civil society organizations.
Impact and risks assessments are at the core of multiple digital regulations: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Act (AIA), Digital Services Act (DSA)… But what can be learned from these experiences? This workshop seeks to enhance the DSA’s risk assessment framework for very large online services. Indeed, early reports lack depth and transparency, often prioritizing formality over substance. Meanwhile, the Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), with their emphasis on proactive risk identification, stakeholder engagement, and accountability, appear to be an interesting model to learn from. The workshop will convene different stakeholders to: - Analyze the GDPR’s PIA methodologies (stakeholder consultations, risk documentation, iterative assessments); - Compare the DSA and GDPR approaches; - Identify best practices from PIAs to improve the DSA’s rigor, transparency, and accountability. Through collaborative brainstorming and group work, participants will develop and present key recommendations outlining actionable steps for regulators, platforms, and practitioners.

Host

Stefania Di Stefano

Le Cnam - France

Stefania Di Stefano is a postdoctoral researcher for the Chair in Content Moderation at Lise (UMR Cnam/CNRS), a research project focusing on the regulation of online content moderation. Her current research is specifically focused on the implementation of the EU Digital Services Act and its effectiveness in protecting fundamental rights.

Host

Clara Tabuteau

Le Cnam - France

Clara Tabuteau is an intern project manager at the Chair in Content Moderation at Lise (UMR Cnam/CNRS).

Host

Suzanne Vergnolle

Le Cnam - France

Dr. Suzanne Vergnolle is an Associate Professor of Technology Law at Le Cnam where she works at the intersection of Law, Technology, and Public Policy. Since October 2023, she is managing the Chair in Content Moderation at Lise (UMR Cnam/CNRS), funded by the Île-de-France region.