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EU legal representation under the DSA

The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) affects businesses both inside and outside the EU. It applies to companies that provide ‘intermediary services’ like transmitting, storing, or hosting information online, as well as online search engines. If these companies serve or target a significant number of users in the EU, they must follow the DSA rules, no matter where they are based.

For non-EU-based providers, the DSA mandates the appointment of a legal representative within the EU. This representative is crucial for ensuring effective oversight and compliance with the DSA’s regulations, and for facilitating cooperation with the relevant EU authorities.

At Kanto, we offer these representation service and can serve as your legal representative. We handle all communications and coordination with relevant authorities, the European Commission, and the European Board for Digital Services, ensuring that you meet the requirements of the DSA.

Unsure about the requirements or whether your company falls under the scope of the DSA? Click here to visit our FAQ section for more details.

Representation under the GPDR

Under Article 27 of the GDPR, companies established outside the European Union (EU) must appoint an EU representative if they:

  • Offer goods or services to individuals in the EU, even if provided for free.
  • Monitor the behaviour of individuals within the EU, such as cookie profiling.
 

The GDPR representative requirement applies to both data controllers and processors, meaning it covers businesses that process personal information for their own purposes as well as those processing it on behalf of another company.

For example, you need a GDPR representative if you run an online shop or marketplace targeting EU customers, provide a cloud-based software solution, or offer an AI service on a SaaS basis. We can provide these services to you and act as your Article 27 Representative in the EU.

Unsure about the requirements? Click here to visit our FAQ section for more details.

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