It’s not a privilege, it’s a researchers right! #DSA40
@lkseiling.bsky.social and I summarize what the European Commission decision in their case against X (I feel we should follow John Oliver and from now on call it Twitter again) means for researchers right to platform data access [in German]
#dsa40 - Data access and scrutiny (#en2wiki) enss.wikidot.com/art:dsa40
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
How can platform researchers make use of the #DSA40 (EU Digital Services Act)?
The @ddc-sdu.bsky.social is on the road today, visiting the with the University of Copenhagen to learn more from @dscheykopp.bsky.social, here from Berlin's @weizenbauminstitut.bsky.social.
Das Framing der #Deregulierung für #DSA #DSGVO #GDPR verhindert Datenspenden für wissenschaftliche #Forschung!
#Datenspenden sind enorm wichtig bei #reseach zu algorithmischen Systemen & digitaler #Plattformen weil Tech-Konzerne die bei ihnen vorhandenen #Daten geheim halten wollen
#dsa40
Calling all social media researchers, if you have access to the TikTok research API or are doing research on TikTok via a browser plugin, you will soon be able to collect and analyze TikTok data via our research tool, @communalytic.org.
No coding required. #DSA40 #CSS #ComSky #AcademicSky
My highlight of the week: #DataAccessDays #DSA40
I loved being back with the research community, seeing so many familiar faces, filling up my nerd energy levels. While obstacles to platform research persist, the creativity of the community is really inspiring. Much to be done. Much in the works.
🇩🇪 Hello from Berlin!
📍This week, LSMO is at the #DSA40 Workshop, thanks @dsa40collaboratory.bsky.social for the invitation!
🤝 We’re here to connect with other academics to learn more about how to access platform data for research via DSA & to advocate for better data access more generally
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The slides lists and classifies data very large online platforms gather from their users
Are you aware how much and diverse data the VLOPs collect from you and what they do it? #DSA40 check out the savy talk of @jeffallen.bsky.social at #DSA40 @weizenbauminstitut.bsky.social
The table lists all very large online platforms storing data in Europe
See how many VLOPs do also store data in Europe #DSA40 By the way the hashtag refers to article 40 of the EU Digital Service Act regulating access for vetted researchers - more information on the debate techpolicy.press/unpacking-th...
The picture shows the stage of the DSA40 Data access days event
#DSA40 @weizenbauminstitut.bsky.social so interesting to learn how researchers strive to find out how these powerful very large online platforms (volp) are risking our civilisation for a few dollars more. Let it be billions - when civilisation & climate collapse there’s no need for VLOPs no more.
Picture shows the stage in Berlin
This week is packed with input! Today attending #DSA40 Data Access Days @weizenbauminstitut.bsky.social I am curious about what the community is debating here.
And: who will be at the Data Access Days event in Berlin tomorrow?
Happy to chat and learn about new research, obstacles to research, and any work done around decentralized networks.
#DSA40 #DataAccessDays
Mit dem Digital Services Act versucht die EU ihre Bürger*innen vor den Risiken digitaler Plattformen zu schützen. Wir sprachen mit LK Seiling, Co-Autor unseres neusten Policy Papers, wie das inmitten geopolitischer Spannungen mit den USA funktionieren kann. #DSA40
Zum Interview 👉 buff.ly/5zISV6z
Our new policy paper on #DSA40 explains the detailed processes of data access (with updates from Delegated Act), describes still existing bottlenecks, and discusses the challenges of legal right vs. platform resistance and is asking all stakeholders to act in good faith and to deliver.
We already have over 100 sign-ups but a few spots are still available for Day 1 of the Data Access Days on research access to platform data under the Digital Services Act (DSA) — happening on 25 September 2025.
Join us in Berlin! 👉 dsa40collaboratory.eu/data-access-...
#DSA40 #DigitalServicesAct
Register to the #DSA40 Data Access days today before we reach maximum capacity!
Join us in Berlin, September 25 & 26 - to connect and collaborate around DSA-based data access!
More info here: dsa40collaboratory.eu/data-access-...
To all the #DSA experts and data access enthusiast out there, before you go on holiday, sign up & save the date for the #dsa40 data access days in Berlin, September 25 & 26!
2 days with keynotes, panels, expert insights and practical guidance 👉 dsa40collaboratory.eu/data-access-...
Our #DSA40 Data Access Q&A is finally out!
If you're still not sure what Art. 40 is about, we hope that our summary provides some clarity!
Take a look - and let us know if we're missing something!
Want to request platform data under Art. 40 DSA?
Our new #DSA40 Q&A explains
🇪🇺 the legal background,
📝 how to request data (public & non-public), and
🫱🏻🫲🏽 next steps.
Based on work by Julian Jaursch & @lorenzspreen.bsky.social —thank you for letting us build on it!
dsa40collaboratory.eu/faq/
Check out the first #DSA40 data access newsletter! I'm quite happy with the final result but would be super grateful for any feedback on how to make it even better/more relevant!
Our first #DSA40 data access newsletter is out now! It contains
👥 update on the Collaboratory
📜 new platform data access developments
🗞️ news relating to various risks
Each month, we'll also discuss one risk in depth. This time: Image-based sexual abuse.
dsa40collaboratory.eu/newsletters/...
You received data access based on a #DSA40 data access request but quality of the data received was lacking? We're putting together a working group of affected/interested parties to systematically evaluate data quality of existing research APIs. Join here: nuudel.digitalcourage.de/arbeitsgrupp...
To everyone who has applied for Data Access based on Article 40 DSA: No matter if rejected, accepted or pending, let us know about your application! Data from our #DSA40 Data Access Tracker serves as a basis for better support for future applications: www.soscisurvey.de/DSA40applica...
Come join me at the @dsa40collaboratory.bsky.social to provide information, networking, and support for #DSA40 data access!
We're looking for someone to support us with our work on #DSA40 Data Access!
www.weizenbaum-institut.de/news/detail/... [a solid grasp of German is a requirement.]
Please share and forward to anyone that could be interested in helping ensure better data access in the future!
First results from our #DSA40Collaboratory #DataAcccessTracker w J Jaursch SVN @ulrikeklinger.bsky.social
@europeannewschool.bsky.social @weizenbauminstitut.bsky.social published in a new position paper #DSA40 (12) Paper: doi.org/10.34669/wi.... Tracker: www.soscisurvey.de/DSA40applica... 🙏 🔄
Join the #DSA40 Data Access Tracker initiative to share your experiences with access requests under Article 40 of the Digital Services Act. Let's contribute to transparency together!
Access the form here: www.soscisurvey.de/DSA40applica...
We started the #DSA40Collaboratory Data Access Tracker to collect rejected, pending, and accepted data access requests under #DSA40 - please list your experience and share with colleagues widely @ulrikeklinger.bsky.social @lkseiling.bsky.social
www.soscisurvey.de/DSA40applica...
