TIRANA, July 23 /ATA/ The proposed digital services law modernizes online regulations to enhance user safety, enforce platform accountability, and strengthen consumer protection.
During presentation of the draft law at the public consultation roundtable, Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi said that this initiative is of particular significance both for the country’s digital transformation and for the European integration process.
According to the minister, rapid technological developments and the massive use of online platforms require the adaptation of legislation to the most advanced standards.
Karakaçi emphasized that out of the 61 articles contained in the draft law, 60 of them are fully aligned with the EU Digital Services Act, while the draft will be sent to the European Commission for evaluation before proceeding with the approval procedures.
According to Karakaçi, the main objectives of this initiative are to increase the transparency and accountability of online platforms, strengthen user protection, more effectively deal with illegal content and create a more competitive digital market.
The minister reminded that there are already held three technical roundtables with relevant institutions and representatives of civil society. /e.xh/j.p/p.s./
