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The EU Digital Markets Act: What you need to know

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Rafael Baena | Ashurst, Aimi Gold | Ashurst

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The DMA has an extra-territorial effect, applying to companies that provide services in the EU regardless of where they are based.

The EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to make the market for digital services in the EU fairer, more innovative and more competitive. It is hoped that it will level the digital services playing field and allow challenger providers to get a footing in the market, ultimately benefitting consumers.

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