Summary
The Digital Services Act (DSA) introduces significant regulatory changes for digital services in the European Union and United Kingdom, particularly affecting mobile advertising. Liftoff is proactively adapting by implementing platform changes to help publishers comply with DSA requirements. Key measures include providing detailed ad information for ads shown to EU and UK users, aiming to maintain high service standards while fostering a safer, more transparent digital environment for users and customers.
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