DSA: WhatsApp channels classified as a Very Large Online Platform

The European Commission has classified the WhatsApp channels feature as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) service, subjecting it to VLOP rules under the Digital Services Act. The private messaging service remains exempt from these rules.

Corinna Visser

27. January 2026

Small Medium Large

Recipients need a subscription to read

Share on Bluesky Share via email Print

Corinna Visser

27. January 2026

Small Medium Large

Recipients need a subscription to read

Share on Bluesky Share via email Print

Last updated: 27. January 2026