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Risk Assessment

The assessment of risks associated with online platforms, including disinformation, electoral manipulation, and risks to minors.

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Feb 7, 2026

What laws require real-name or ID verification for online platforms in the EU and member states?

does not yet impose a blanket “real‑name” requirement for all online platforms, but recent EU regulation and guidance create binding duties for platforms to verify ages for minors (via the DSA and the...

Jan 27, 2026

What categories of technical evidence have EU regulators previously demanded under the Digital Services Act?

EU regulators under the have sought a range of technical evidence from platforms to verify compliance: structured data access for independent researchers, and , formal third‑party audit reports and , ...