Digital Regulation in Practice: Navigating the Intersection of the Digital Services Act and the Digital Fairness Act

With the Digital Services Act (DSA) already in force and the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA) on the horizon, businesses must prepare for a shifting regulatory landscape. This event, part of the SME Connect Digital Tools Platform Episodes, in cooperation with Snap Inc, will explore key issues at the intersection of both frameworks and their impact on SMEs and industry players in general. The focus will be on new advertising regulations—such as influencer marketing rules—as well as measures to protect users from dark patterns, manipulative design, and risks to minors. Companies of all sizes, especially SMEs, face both technical and legal challenges, particularly regarding the effects on their business models, competition, and bureaucratic burden. How can the EU implement these regulations while strengthening competitiveness? How to make sure regulatory overlaps of DSA and DFA are avoided? Join industry experts, policymakers, consumer and SME representatives for a practical exchange on the opportunities and challenges ahead.