PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 07: In this photo illustration, the social medias applications logos, Twitter, Messenger, Telegram, Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat, Gmail, Facebook and Google are displayed on the screen of an Apple iPhone on November 07, 2018 in Paris, France. Tik Tok, also called Douyin is a Chinese mobile application for video sharing and social networking developed by the Toutiao company. The application TikTok, which allows to create video clips, becomes the most downloaded application in the world in number of downloads, in front of Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram. Downloaded almost 4 million times in the United States alone, today it has about 500 million active users each month worldwide. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

EU Considers Social Media Shutdowns Amidst Unrest: A Cautionary Debate

Balancing Online Safety and Fundamental Rights

The challenge lies in striking a balance between protecting citizens from harmful content and preserving their fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and access to information. The DSA seeks to protect citizens while holding digital platforms accountable for their content moderation practices and algorithms.

As the DSA comes into effect, it is essential for regulators to address the concerns raised by digital rights advocates and ensure that the legislation is applied with due regard for individual rights and freedoms.

The Way Forward: Engaging with Digital Rights Advocates