[Chapter-delegates] Digital Sovereignty and the DSA

[Glenn McKnight]

Hi All
The recent article in The Guardian details the diplomatic split between the
US and Europe on digital sovereignty vs the overreach of the Big Tech
companies. As this heats up we might need to have ISOC wade into this
discussion. I assume other organizations ie. ACCESS NOW and others will
broach this topic as well, some evidence exists of ISOC comments but
perhaps we need a clear pros and cons statement on this issue.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/24/macron-eu-condemn-us-visa-bans-row-censorship-escalates

Definition
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a landmark EU regulation
<https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-services-act-package>
setting
harmonized rules for online platforms (social media, marketplaces, app
stores) across the EU to create a safer digital space, protect fundamental
rights, and foster innovation. Key aspects include tackling illegal
content/goods, enhancing user control over ads, banning
sensitive-data/child targeting, increasing platform transparency
(algorithms, terms), and providing easy ways to report issues and challenge
moderation decisions. It aims to make the internet fairer, safer, and more
trustworthy for all EU users.

Glenn McKnight, MA
Virtual School of Internet Governance
Chief Information Officer
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