Digital services Act (DSA) EU legal representative
The essential link for digital platforms in Europe.
If your organisation provides intermediary services to users in the EU without a local establishment, you may be required to appoint a legal representative under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Dilicheck Rep provides formal EU-based designation in accordance with the DSA, ensuring your platform meets its regulatory obligations with a reliable contact point for authorities.
When is an DSA representative required?
You are likely required to appoint a DSA representative if:
Your organisation is not established in the EU
You provide intermediary services (such as hosting services, online platforms, or marketplaces)
Your services are offered to recipients located in the EU
*Applicability depends on how your service is classified under the regulation.
The DSA applies across sectors, including technology platforms, marketplaces, social networks, infrastructure providers and certain digital service operators.
What a DSA legal representative does
A DSA representative acts as your formal regulatory contact within the European Union
The role includes:
Receives communications from competent authorities
Facilitating cooperation with supervisory bodies
Forwarding regulatory communications to your organisation
Maintaining mandate documentation
*The representative does not assume operational compliance obligations and does not transfer liability from the service provider.
What the Dilicheck Rep service includes
Formal designation as your DSA legal representative (where required)
EU-based establishment
Publication-ready representative contAct details
Structured intake and logging of regulatory communications
Prompt forwarding to your organisation
Mandate documentation aligned with DSA requirements
Representation is delivered through defined governance and communication handling procedures.
What this service does not include
Content moderation services
Platform compliance audits
Risk assessment drafting
Regulatory strategy advisory
Transfer of regulatory liability
Where appropriate, independent advisory support can be coordinated.
How activation works
Confirm whether a representative designation is required
Execute the representation mandate
Publish representative contact details
Activate structured communication handling
*All DSA compliance obligations remain with the service provider.
Common questions
Digital services Act representative FAQ
Does the DSA apply to all online businesses?
No. Applicability depends on whether your service qualifies as an intermediary service or online platform under the Regulation.
Is a DSA representative the same as a GDPR representative?
No. They arise under separate legal frameworks with distinct obligations.
Does appointing a DSA representative transfer responsibility?
No. The service provider remains fully responsible for compliance.
Can DSA representation be combined with GDPR or AI Act representation?
Yes. Representation can be structured across multiple frameworks under a unified model.
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