Private companies can become ‘trusted flaggers,’ EU digital law draft guidance says
By Sara Brandstätter ( May 29, 2026, 15:50 GMT | Insight) -- Private companies, including IP right holders, could obtain “trusted flagger” status according to draft European Commission guidance issued under the Digital Services Act, potentially broadening access to one of the EU’s key online-content enforcement tools. The draft says national regulators should apply heightened scrutiny to commercial applicants, and should assess safeguards around their independence and objectivity.The EU’s “trusted flagger” system could broaden, as draft European Commission guidance published on Friday explicitly clarifies that private companies and IP right holders are eligible to obtain the certification....
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