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On January 28, 2024, the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) and other institutions signed a memorandum for the effective implementation of the Digital Services Act in Latvia (hereinafter referred to as the Memorandum).
Prior to this, on November 28, 2024, the parties involved in signing the Memorandum met to discuss optimal collaboration strategies for the efficient implementation of the Digital Services Act, as well as to symbolically sign the memorandum.
The goal of the Memorandum is to establish a clear framework for cooperation between PTAC, which serves as the Digital Services Act Coordinator in Latvia, and other involved institutions. This cooperation aims to enhance oversight of the digital service environment, facilitate information exchange, and promote expert collaboration by leveraging the opportunities provided by the Digital Services Act.
All public administration or judicial institutions responsible for monitoring and combating illegal content and supporting the objectives of the Memorandum are invited to join by informing PTAC of their commitment.
The Digital Services Act came into force in the European Union on February 17, 2024. It is the first legal act of its kind in the world, designed to make the online environment safer and more reliable for all users. Since June 21, 2024, PTAC has been entrusted with the role of Digital Services Coordinator in Latvia.
"Successful implementation of the Digital Services Act in today’s dynamic digital environment—both in Latvia and across the European Union—depends on efficient and rapid cooperation! We sincerely thank all organizations that are committed to investing their resources to make the digital space safer and more trustworthy," emphasized Zaiga Liepiņa, Director of PTAC, expressing satisfaction with the signing of the Memorandum.
Key Areas of Cooperation under the Memorandum:
- Notification of administrative decisions issued by institutions;
- Designation of contact persons for efficient information exchange;
- Organization of expert meetings or the formation of working groups;
- Cooperation in emergency situations.
Institutions that signed the cooperation memorandum:
- Children’s Protection Centre
- CERT.LV, University of Latvia’s Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
- Data State Inspectorate
- Lottery and Gambling Supervision Inspection
- Competition Council
- Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau
- Ministry of Culture
- Latvian Internet Association (Safer Internet Centre)
- National Electronic Mass Media Council
- Health Inspectorate
- Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC)
Contact:
Sanita Gertmane
Head of Consumer Support, Public Information, and Communications Division
Consumer Rights Protection Centre
Phone: +371 26544528
Email: Sanita.Gertmane@ptac.gov.lv