{"id":12851,"date":"2023-10-19T14:25:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T12:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/?page_id=12851"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:14:29","slug":"digital-markets-act-dma-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/digital-markets-act-dma-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your clear and informative checklist to be ready to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"cb-spacer\" style=\"--cb-height--d:56px;;--cb-height--t:72px;;--cb-height--m:72px;\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block--size-s cta-block--only-buttons cb-ctx--blue\">\n        <div class=\"cta-block__glass\">\n        <div class=\"cta-block__inner\">\n            <div class=\"cta-block__left-column\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"cta-block__description like-text-md\">\n                        <p>Cookiebot Consent Management Platform (CMP) enables display of a cookie banner to collect user consent for data processing as required by privacy laws.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/DMA_main_image_900x450.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/DMA_main_image_900x450.svg?v=bfc3e40cd5a7bd7b 150w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/DMA_main_image_900x450.svg?v=bfc3e40cd5a7bd7b 300w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/DMA_main_image_900x450.svg?v=bfc3e40cd5a7bd7b 768w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/DMA_main_image_900x450.svg?v=bfc3e40cd5a7bd7b 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/DMA_main_image_900x450.svg?v=bfc3e40cd5a7bd7b 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deploy-consent-management-to-be-ready-for-the-digital-markets-act\">Deploy consent management to be ready for the Digital Markets Act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that are required to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) will have to do so by March 6, 2024. The DMA affects tech giants operating in the EU, but also many companies that rely on their platforms and services. Download our DMA checklist to learn what you need to know to get ready for Digital Markets Act compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-digital-markets-act-dma\">What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The European Commission developed the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to address challenges with concentrated power and control, and data privacy, in digital markets in the European Union and the UK. The law aims to regulate the influence and dominance of big tech platforms, while fostering innovation and competition and further protecting consumers\u2019 data privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-has-to-comply-with-the-digital-markets-act\">Who has to comply with the Digital Markets Act?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Digital Markets Act directly affects the designated gatekeepers. However, it also applies to companies that rely on those companies\u2019 platforms and services. The Act affects companies with digital operations in the European Union, European Economic Area, and United Kingdom that process the personal data of EU residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The European Commission has designated seven big tech \u201cgatekeeper\u201d companies, and the law assigns specific obligations to their operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third-party companies that use the digital platforms and services of the gatekeepers will also likely have Digital Markets Act compliance responsibilities, as they are part of the digital data ecosystem and collect users\u2019 personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_Who-has-to-comply-with-the-DMA.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_Who-has-to-comply-with-the-DMA.svg?v=3fde62d50eb635d4 150w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_Who-has-to-comply-with-the-DMA.svg?v=3fde62d50eb635d4 300w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_Who-has-to-comply-with-the-DMA.svg?v=3fde62d50eb635d4 768w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_Who-has-to-comply-with-the-DMA.svg?v=3fde62d50eb635d4 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_Who-has-to-comply-with-the-DMA.svg?v=3fde62d50eb635d4 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-digital-markets-act-s-requirements\">What are the Digital Markets Act\u2019s requirements?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The gatekeepers have to increase interoperability, transparency and data access to third parties using their platforms. They also need to ensure data privacy practices in their own operations and those of customers and partners. Gatekeepers cannot engage in anti-competitive practices or demonstrate preference products and services that they or their partners offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-benefits-come-with-the-digital-markets-act\">What benefits come with the Digital Markets Act?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Digital Markets Act aims to level the playing field. Its goals are to foster competition and innovation for companies in digital markets in the EU. Smaller companies especially, lacking the resources of tech giants, will benefit from increased access and transparency on digital platforms. The Act will also improve data privacy protections and consumer choice for both their user data and product and service preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_What-benefits-come-with-the-DMA.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_What-benefits-come-with-the-DMA.svg?v=269d86299ed0933e 150w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_What-benefits-come-with-the-DMA.svg?v=269d86299ed0933e 300w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_What-benefits-come-with-the-DMA.svg?v=269d86299ed0933e 768w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_What-benefits-come-with-the-DMA.svg?v=269d86299ed0933e 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/cb_blog_900x450_What-benefits-come-with-the-DMA.svg?v=269d86299ed0933e 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-consent-management-help-with-digital-markets-act-compliance\">How does consent management help with Digital Markets Act compliance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>User data is collected and used online throughout the digital ecosystem. Consent management will be required by the DMA for both the gatekeepers and companies that use their platforms and services. This is because the law requires consent to be obtained before collecting user data, whether it\u2019s done by the gatekeepers or third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gatekeepers will also require companies using their platforms and services for advertising, analytics, etc. to be able to signal that they have obtained consent to continue to access their services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing access to valuable user data, advertising revenue, and more isn\u2019t a risk you can afford to take. Collect valid consent and be ready to signal compliance to companies you rely on. Be ready for the Digital Markets Act and get the best CMP for DMA compliance today.<\/p>\n\n\n<a id=\"5a2fbed3-a910-424e-ba69-100ff5804af5\" class=\"cb-button cb-button-size-m cb-button-contained  no-default-link-decoration cb-button-icon-right cb-button-left\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" target=\"_self\" data-modal-id=\"checklist\">\n<span>Download our Digital Markets Act checklist now<\/span><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M8.52476 22.3682L6.74976 20.5932L14.9748 12.3682L6.74976 4.14316L8.52476 2.36816L18.5248 12.3682L8.52476 22.3682Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-resources-about-the-digital-markets-act\">Additional resources about the Digital Markets Act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/european-digital-markets-act-explained\/\">DMA: The European Digital Markets Act explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/digital-markets-act-glossary\/\">Digital Markets Act glossary: Legal definitions and DMA terms every business should know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/digital-markets-act-dma-startups-smes\/\">Digital Markets Act (DMA) for startups and SMEs: Opportunities and challenges ahead<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/knowledge-hub\/digital-markets-act-faq-top-30-questions-answered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Markets Act FAQ: Top 30 DMA questions answered<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/knowledge-hub\/differences-between-digital-markets-act-and-digital-services-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMA vs DSA: Key differences between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deploy consent management to be ready for the Digital Markets Act Companies that are required to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) will have to do so by March 6, 2024. 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