# Data access and scrutiny 40(12) — DSA — provision context

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Part of **Data access and scrutiny** (DSA, full article: https://overview.legal/laws/dsa/art-40).

## Provision text

### 40(12)

Providers of very large online platforms or of very large online search engines shall give access without undue delay to data, including, where technically possible, to real-time data, provided that the data is publicly accessible in their online interface by researchers, including those affiliated to not for profit bodies, organisations and associations, who comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 8, points (b), (c), (d) and (e), and who use the data solely for performing research that contributes to the detection, identification and understanding of systemic risks in the Union pursuant to Article 34(1).


## Topics on this provision

- **VLOP/VLSE Framework** — https://overview.legal/topics/vlop-vlse-regulatory-framework-overview
  The content title specifically focuses on 'Very large online platforms and very large online search engines' as a distinct regulatory category under the DSA. A 
- **Online Interface Design and Organization** — https://overview.legal/topics/online-interface-design-organization-dsa
  This topic is needed to specifically address DSA requirements regarding how online service providers must design and organize their interfaces to ensure transpa
- **Identification** — https://overview.legal/topics/identificatie
  Methods and processes for identifying individuals

## Cited by (exact-provision citations)

- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** (case-law) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶117 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131

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