Digital Markets Act Enforcement Targets Gatekeepers

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) introduces competition-focused obligations for large digital “gatekeepers.” While not a privacy law, DMA enforcement affects how platforms combine and reuse personal data across services. Gatekeepers must obtain explicit user consent before cross-service data combination, reinforcing

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) introduces competition-focused obligations for large digital “gatekeepers.” While not a privacy law, DMA enforcement affects how platforms combine and reuse personal data across services.

Gatekeepers must obtain explicit user consent before cross-service data combination, reinforcing GDPR principles at scale.

Compliance now requires coordination between competition law, data protection, and consumer protection teams.

Official source:
European Commission – Digital Markets Act
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-markets-act

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