CCPC opens Digital Services Act levy consultation

                        	

February 14, 2025

                        	

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the competent authority for Articles 30, 31 and 32 of the Digital Services Act 2024 (“DSA”), relating to consumer online platform providers (marketplaces), which allow consumers to conclude distance contracts. The CCPC will have new supervision and enforcement responsibilities in relation to online marketplaces’ compliance with rules relating to; 

Article 30 Traceability of traders, 
Article 31 Compliance by design, 
Article 32 Right to information. 



To fund its activities as a competent authority, the Digital Services Act 2024 provides for the CCPC to impose a levy on relevant consumer online platform providers.  


The CCPC published a public consultation on its proposed DSA Levy approach and proposed Levy Order for imposing a DSA Levy for 2025. Stakeholders are reminded of the deadline below should they wish to make submissions. 
Details and deadline reminder


The CCPC is inviting submissions from stakeholders and other interested parties on its proposed approach in respect of the levy period from 1 April 2025 to 31 December 2025. 


Submissions will only be accepted when submitted via email to consultations@ccpc.ie. 


The consultation period will run from 5 February 2025 to 5pm 4 March 2025, read more about the consultation.
		

                  

                				
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Irish Competition Authority Launches Consultation on Digital Services Act Levy

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is responsible for overseeing compliance with specific articles of the Digital Services Act 2024 (DSA), which focuses on consumer online platform providers. These articles include regulations on the traceability of traders, compliance by design, and the right to information for consumers.

To support its new supervisory and enforcement roles, the CCPC is authorized to impose a levy on relevant online marketplaces. This levy is intended to fund the CCPC's activities as it ensures that online platforms adhere to the DSA's requirements.

The CCPC has published a public consultation to gather feedback on its proposed approach to the DSA Levy for the period from April 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Stakeholders and interested parties are encouraged to submit their views by the deadline of March 4, 2025, via email.



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