Independent Audit under the Digital Services Act

An efficient, independent audit of your due diligence obligations and compliance with signed Codes of Conduct or crises protocols.

Identify your high-risk AI use cases.
Adopt appropriate and targeted risk management measures to mitigate identified risks for your AI use cases.
Complete technical documentation requirements.
Incorporate automated tools with human oversight to prevent or minimize risks upfront, enabling users to understand, interpret, and confidently use these tools. 
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DSA Independent Audits with Holistic AI

Holistic approach

A sociotechnical approach combining expertise in law, policy, machine learning and AI ethics for a holistic audit.

Comprehensive documentation

A full and redacted version of the Final Audit Report, complete with detailed information on our methodology and findings.

Custom recommendations

Recommendations mapped to audited obligations that are informed by platform nuances.

How Holistic AI Helped Wikimedia Meet DSA Standards
World-First Wikipedia Audit Completed
Holistic AI conducted the first independent audit under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA)
Accelerated DSA Compliance
Enhanced transparency, safety, and accountability for Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs)
Context-Aware Risk Assessment
Tailored auditing approach accounting for platform-specific governance models

"The Holistic AI team’s deep understanding of platform dynamics and global regulation helped us meet DSA requirements ahead of schedule—while honoring our community-led content model"

JACOB ROGERS, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION

FAQ

Which providers does the DSA apply to?

The Digital Services Act includes rules for online intermediary services; hosting services, marketplaces, and online platforms, which millions of Europeans use every day. There are cumulative obligations that match the role and impact of different types of platform providers, with the most stringent obligations for Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs).

What are VLOPs and VLOSEs and who are they?

Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) are those that have over 45 million average monthly users in the EU. There are currently 20 platforms that have been designated, including:

• AliExpress                      
• Amazon Store
• Apple AppStore
• Google Play
• Booking.com
• Zalando
• Google Maps
• LinkedIn
• Google Search
• Bing
• Google Shopping
• Wikipedia
• Instagram
• Snapchat
• Pinterest
• Facebook
• YouTube
• TikTok
• Twitter (X)
• Shein
• Temu

How is the DSA enforced?

The DSA is enforced by National Authorities in EU member states as well as the EU Commission in the case of VLOPs and VLOSEs.

What are the penalties for non-compliance with the DSA?

Non-compliance can attract penalties of up to 6% of annual worldwide revenue.

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