DSA Corrected 2026: What Digital Platforms and Marketplaces Must Review

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If your company operates a digital platform, marketplace or social network with users in the EU, this technical correction of the DSA directly affects you. Not because it changes the rules of the game, but because a correction in legal interpretation can invalidate compliance procedures that you have considered correct until now.

The correction, published on 16 March 2026 under CELEX reference 32022R2065R(09), rectifies technical or translation errors in Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). The substantive regulatory content does not vary, but the correct legal interpretation of the text may be affected.

What does this regulation establish?

This correction does not introduce new obligations. Its function is to ensure that the text of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 is legally precise in all official EU language versions.

The original DSA, in force since 2022, establishes a framework of obligations for digital platforms operating in the European internal market. The three main areas of compliance are:

• Algorithmic transparency: Platforms must explain how their recommendation systems work and what criteria they apply to display content to users.
• Content moderation: Obligation to establish mechanisms to detect, notify and remove illegal content, with clear procedures for affected users.
• User protection: Specific requirements on advertising, minor profiles and transparency in terms of use.

The technical correction of March 2026 adjusts the wording of certain articles to eliminate translation errors or inaccuracies that could generate divergent interpretations between Member States. This is relevant because the DSA applies uniformly throughout the EU and any ambiguity in the text can affect how national regulators require its compliance.

Economic and operational impact

The direct economic impact of this correction is limited: it does not generate new regulatory costs in itself. However, it has operational consequences that should not be ignored.

The real risk lies in the review of existing compliance. If your company has developed internal procedures based on an interpretation of the original text that is now corrected, those procedures may need updating. Ignoring this step can expose the company to penalties under a DSA that now has more legally precise wording.

The DSA penalty regime, which remains unchanged, is one of the most severe in European digital law:

For a platform with 100 million euros in global turnover, 6% represents a potential exposure of 6 million euros. For large platforms with turnover in the billions, the figures are proportional.

Who does it affect?

This correction affects all companies that fall within the scope of the DSA. Specifically:

• Digital platforms that connect users with goods, services or content.
• Marketplaces that allow third parties to sell products or services to consumers in the EU.
• Social networks with users in the territory of the European Union.
• Online services of any kind that operate in the European internal market.
• Non-European technology companies that have users in the EU: the DSA applies regardless of where the company is established.

The determining criterion is not the company's headquarters, but the presence of users in the EU. A US, Asian or Latin American platform with European users is equally obligated.

Practical example

A Spanish company operating a second-hand product marketplace has implemented a content moderation system based on its reading of article X of the original DSA. Following the technical correction of March 2026, the wording of that article is adjusted to eliminate a translation ambiguity.

The compliance officer must review whether the internal procedure remains valid under the new wording. If the correction affects how the obligation to notify illegal content is interpreted, the procedure may need updating before the national regulator conducts an inspection.

The cost of this review is operational (time of the legal team or external advisor). The cost of not doing it can be a penalty of up to 6% of global turnover.

What should companies do now?

1. Locate the corrected articles: Access the full text of the correction CELEX 32022R2065R(09) and identify which articles of the DSA have been modified.
2. Compare with current internal procedures: Review whether the company's compliance procedures are based on any of the articles affected by the correction.
3. Evaluate the impact on legal interpretation: With support from the legal team or external advisor, determine whether the new wording alters the interpretation applied so far regarding algorithmic transparency, content moderation or user protection.
4. Update compliance documentation: If any procedure is affected, update internal documents, terms of use policies and compliance records.
5. Communicate changes internally: Inform product, legal and operations teams of any adjustments resulting from the correction to avoid divergences in application.

Official source

Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 — Digital Services Act (DSA) — Technical Correction CELEX 32022R2065R(09), published 16 March 2026.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The interpretation and application of the DSA and its technical corrections may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each company and the guidance issued by national regulators. Companies should consult with qualified legal counsel to assess their specific compliance obligations and the impact of this correction on their operations. The information contained herein is based on the regulatory text as of the publication date and may be subject to updates or clarifications by EU authorities.