How much can my company be fined under DSA?
DSA carries penalties of up to €20M or 6% of global turnover. This page breaks down every fine tier by article, explains who is at risk, and shows live enforcement examples.
How DSA penalties work
The Digital Services Act (Article 52) establishes that all online intermediaries (including small platforms) can be fined up to €20M or 6% of global annual revenue. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) also face periodic penalty payments of up to 5% of average daily worldwide turnover per day for sustained non-compliance. The Commission (not national authorities) enforces the enhanced obligations on VLOPs/VLOSEs.
Fine tiers by article
General non-compliance — all online intermediary service providers
€20,000,000
or 6% of global turnover
Applies to:
- Failure to implement notice-and-action mechanism for illegal content
- Failure to provide transparent conditions of service
- Non-compliance with transparency reporting obligations
- Online marketplaces failing to verify trader identities ('know your business customer')
Periodic penalty payments for ongoing VLOP/VLSE non-compliance (Commission-enforced)
5% of average daily worldwide turnover per day
or 5% per day of global turnover
Applies to:
- VLOPs failing to conduct annual systemic risk assessments
- Non-compliance with Commission's risk mitigation orders
- Failure to cooperate with auditors or researchers
Providing incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information to authorities
1% of global annual revenue
or 1% of global turnover
Applies to:
- Providing false figures for monthly active users in size classification
- Incomplete transparency reports submitted to Digital Services Coordinators
Stacked exposure with other EU regulations
DSA violations involving personal data processing can attract simultaneous GDPR fines. For VLOPs using algorithmic systems, violations of DSA transparency rules may coincide with DMA obligations on gatekeepers, though the Commission aims to coordinate enforcement.
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What is the maximum DSA fine?
The maximum DSA fine is €20,000,000 or 6% of global annual revenue — whichever is higher — for general non-compliance by online intermediary service providers.
Who enforces the Digital Services Act?
National Digital Services Coordinators (DSCs) enforce DSA obligations for most online platforms. The European Commission enforces enhanced obligations exclusively for designated Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs).
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