Article 72
Monitoring actions
Evaluation Scenarios (1 total)
Paragraph 1
For the purposes of carrying out the tasks assigned to it under this Section, the Commission may take the necessary actions to monitor the effective implementation and compliance with this Regulation by providers of the very large online platform and of the very large online search engines. The Commission may order them to provide access to, and explanations relating to, its databases and algorithms. Such actions may include, imposing an obligation on the provider of the very large online platform or of the very large online search engine to retain all documents deemed to be necessary to assess the implementation of and compliance with the obligations under this Regulation.
Obligations (1)
Evaluation Scenarios (1)
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Given
- The Commission issues monitoring directions requiring access to databases or algorithms
- The provider maintains document retention controls for compliance records
When
- Responding to the Commission's monitoring action under Article 72(1)
Then
- Secure technical access to requested databases or algorithmic documentation is provisioned within the timeframe specified by the Commission
- Explanations of data structures and algorithmic logic are supplied with sufficient detail for regulatory assessment
- Required documents are retained and furnished in full without deletion or alteration that would hinder the Commission's evaluation
Platform Types
Paragraph 2
The actions pursuant to paragraph 1 may include the appointment of independent external experts and auditors, as well as experts and auditors from competent national authorities with the agreement of the authority concerned, to assist the Commission in monitoring the effective implementation and compliance with the relevant provisions of this Regulation and to provide specific expertise or knowledge to the Commission.