Article 40 of the DSA makes provision for researchers to access data from ‘very large online platforms’ (VLOPs) or ‘very large online search engines’ (VLOSEs) for the purposes of studying systemic risk in the EU and assessing mitigation measures.

A new page on the media regulator’s website sets out how researchers can apply for “vetted researcher status”.

“We’re very pleased to announce the publication of ‘Article 40 (4-11) DSA: Guidance for Applicants’,” it said.

“We’ve prepared this document to assist applicants applying for vetted researcher status in understanding the process that will be undertaken by Coimisiún na Meán.”