# Data access and scrutiny 40(4) — 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(4)

Upon a reasoned request from the Digital Services Coordinator of establishment, providers of very large online platforms or of very large online search engines shall, within a reasonable period, as specified in the request, provide access to data to vetted researchers who meet the requirements in paragraph 8 of this Article, for the sole purpose of conducting research that contributes to the detection, identification and understanding of systemic risks in the Union, as set out pursuant to Article 34(1), and to the assessment of the adequacy, efficiency and impacts of the risk mitigation measures pursuant to Article 35.


## Topics on this provision

- **Data Access and Scrutiny Mechanisms under DSA** — https://overview.legal/topics/data-access-scrutiny-mechanisms-dsa
  This new topic is needed because the content specifically addresses data access and scrutiny as a distinct DSA requirement, which encompasses mechanisms for aut
- **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 
- **Digital Services Coordinator** — https://overview.legal/topics/digital-services-coordinator-establishment-role
  While 'digital-services-coordinators-dsa' exists, a more specific topic on the establishment, institutional framework, and foundational role of DSCs would bette
- **Digital Services Coordinators under DSA** — https://overview.legal/topics/digital-services-coordinators-dsa
  This new topic is needed because Digital Services Coordinators are a distinct institutional role under DSA with specific designation procedures, responsibilitie
- **Competent Authorities Designation and Powers under DSA** — https://overview.legal/topics/dsa-competent-authorities-designation
  The content is titled 'Competences' from the DSA and discusses the allocation and scope of authority powers under the Digital Services Act. This requires a dedi

## 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** ¶195 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶192 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶191 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶190 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶198 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶184 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶183 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶114 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶113 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131
- **Amazon EU Sàrl, venant aux droits de Amazon Services Europe Sàrl v European Commission** ¶186 (case-law, General Court) — https://overview.legal/posts/132131

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