Schlagwort: ‘VLOPs’
Online Access Begins: Data Access for Research Under the Digital Services Act
January 15th, 2026 | by Hania Eid
Source: Freepik
Online research begins with data. Since October 29, 2025, new opportunities have opened up for researchers in the EU with the entry into force of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the launch of the European Data Access Portal: For the first time, very large online platforms and search engines (VLOPs and VLOSEs) can be systematically investigated.
For projects in the field of research data management (RDM), this means that structured and legally compliant data can be directly incorporated into scientific work, whether for analyses, studies, or methodological developments. This access to data offers unique potential for researching how digital platforms work and better understanding the risks for users.
