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Two Years of EU Data Reveal How Online Content Moderation Is Changing

Five reporting cycles of EU DSA transparency data are starting to paint a clearer picture of how online content moderation is evolving, highlighting three key industry trends shaping Trust & Safety operations.

Haneen QaroutManaging Director, Advisory

Agne KaarlepManaging Director, Advisory

Maya MoussaAssociate

09/09/2026

Regulatory and user response timelines are getting faster, but the aggregate picture masks important differences

Platforms initiate 90% of moderation actions on average

On average, appeal processing times and overturn rates are rising, but trends vary by individual platforms and sector

Conclusion

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Two Years of EU Data Reveal How Online Content Moderation Is Changing

Regulatory and user response timelines are getting faster, but the aggregate picture masks important differences

Platforms initiate 90% of moderation actions on average

On average, appeal processing times and overturn rates are rising, but trends vary by individual platforms and sector

Conclusion

Stay informed,
Stay safe

End-to-end Trust & Safety

Two Years of EU Data Reveal How Online Content Moderation Is Changing

Regulatory and user response timelines are getting faster, but the aggregate picture masks important differences

Platforms initiate 90% of moderation actions on average

On average, appeal processing times and overturn rates are rising, but trends vary by individual platforms and sector

Conclusion

Stay informed, Stay safe

End-to-end Trust & Safety

Stay informed,
Stay safe