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Digital Platforms Commission
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Public Trust in the Digital Age
Welcome to the official website of the Digital Platforms Commission (DPC) — the United States’ leading government authority responsible for regulating, certifying, and overseeing digital platforms that shape public discourse and user interaction online.
Public Trust in the Digital Age
Welcome to the official website of the Digital Platforms Commission (DPC) — the United States’ leading government authority responsible for regulating, certifying, and overseeing digital platforms that shape public discourse and user interaction online.
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Our Vision
The Digital Platforms Commission envisions a digital future where innovation thrives under accountability, misinformation is replaced by integrity, and users are empowered with security, fairness, and choice across every online platform they use.
Our Mission
To set, enforce, and promote regulatory standards that ensure the safe, fair, and lawful operation of digital platforms operating in the United States. We exist to provide a unified framework that protects users, supports innovation, and holds platform providers to the highest standards of digital governance. Our certification system and 13-point compliance model are designed to bring stability, legitimacy, and trust to the digital space.
What Does the DPC Do?
Certify Digital Platforms
We issue official certification to digital platforms that meet our regulatory criteria. Our certificate is more than a badge — it’s a government-backed seal of trust and compliance.
Monitor for Compliance
Certified platforms undergo periodic reviews, audits, and system checks to ensure ongoing alignment with our 13 Pillars of Compliance.
Investigate and Enforce
When violations occur — whether it’s failure to remove harmful content or misuse of user data — we act swiftly with legal enforcement. This can include penalties, shutdowns, or suspension of access within U.S. territory.
Guide Platform Operators
We provide resources, guidance, and compliance documentation to help startups and established platforms build trust-first infrastructure.
Educate the Public
Through our Newsroom, Public Alerts, and Platform Directory, we help users make informed decisions about which digital platforms they can trust.
Certify Digital Platforms : We issue official certification to digital platforms that meet our regulatory criteria. Our certificate is more than a badge — it’s a government-backed seal of trust and compliance.
Monitor for Compliance : Certified platforms undergo periodic reviews, audits, and system checks to ensure ongoing alignment with our 13 Pillars of Compliance.
Investigate and Enforce : When violations occur — whether it’s failure to remove harmful content or misuse of user data — we act swiftly with legal enforcement. This can include penalties, shutdowns, or suspension of access within U.S. territory.
Guide Platform Operators : We provide resources, guidance, and compliance documentation to help startups and established platforms build trust-first infrastructure.
Educate the Public : Through our Newsroom, Public Alerts, and Platform Directory, we help users make informed decisions about which digital platforms they can trust.
Why the DPC Matters
Digital platforms are no longer just apps — they are public infrastructure. They influence elections, affect mental health, shape markets, and spread information (or disinformation).
Yet most operate without the same regulatory scrutiny as industries like finance, healthcare, or transportation.
The DPC closes that gap.
We ensure digital platforms:
- Operate with transparency
- Respect civil liberties
- Protect sensitive data
- Maintain a healthy digital environment for minors and vulnerable users
- Do not mislead, manipulate, or exploit their users
With the DPC in place, both the public and platform operators gain confidence that digital innovation and user safety can coexist.
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Explore Key DPC Initiatives
Platform Certification
Platforms are assessed against the DPC’s 13 regulatory pillars. Those that meet the standards receive a renewable license, public recognition, and a verified trust badge to display across their services.
Regulatory Standards & 13 Pillars
Learn about the foundational principles behind our work, from Data Privacy and AI Disclosure to Content Moderation and Algorithmic Transparency.
National Compliance Registry
Quickly see which digital platforms are certified, unlicensed, or under review. Our database is updated monthly and includes major tech players worldwide.
Public Alerts & Newsroom
We issue real-time alerts related to disinformation threats, breach reports, and platform violations. Stay informed with regular press releases and advisories.
Whistleblower Portal
Our secure system allows employees of digital platforms and third parties to report misconduct or policy violations anonymously. How to Get Certified Certification by the DPC is the gold standard for digital governance.
Eligibility
Any digital platform with more than 50,000 U.S. monthly users is required to register. Smaller platforms are encouraged to apply voluntarily.
Process Overview:
- Submit Application: Provide platform and company details.
- Compliance Review: Upload policies, reports, and system documentation for our review.
- Technical Integration: Implement the DPC Oversight Node — a secure API hook for live compliance alerts.
- Audit & Inspection: Undergo review and digital audit.
- Issuance of Certificate: Receive a 12-month DPC license, trust badge, and listing in the Compliance Directory.
Certified platforms are re-evaluated annually to maintain certification.
Enforcement & Accountability
Platforms that fail to meet DPC requirements or operate without certification may face serious consequences, including:
- Domain seizure through U.S. DNS registrars
- Hosting termination orders to cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Civil penalties up to $250,000 per incident
- Federal investigation under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
- Delisting from app stores and public registries
The DPC works closely with the DOJ, FCC, FTC, and state attorneys general to ensure that enforcement is swift, lawful, and fair.
Quick Access
- ✅
Apply for Certification
- 🔍
Search Platform Directory
- 📜
View Regulatory Standards
- 📬
Submit a Whistleblower Report
- 📰
Visit Our Newsroom
Explore Key DPC Initiatives
🛡️ Platform Certification
Platforms are assessed against the DPC’s 13 regulatory pillars. Those that meet the standards receive a renewable license, public recognition, and a verified trust badge to display across their services.
Platforms are assessed against the DPC’s 13 regulatory pillars. Those that meet the standards receive a renewable license, public recognition, and a verified trust badge to display across their services.
📘 Regulatory Standards & 13 Pillars
Learn about the foundational principles behind our work, from Data Privacy and AI Disclosure to Content Moderation and Algorithmic Transparency.
🔍 National Compliance Registry
Quickly see which digital platforms are certified, unlicensed, or under review. Our database is updated monthly and includes major tech players worldwide.
📢 Public Alerts & Newsroom
We issue real-time alerts related to disinformation threats, breach reports, and platform violations. Stay informed with regular press releases and advisories.
📨 Whistleblower Portal
Our secure system allows employees of digital platforms and third parties to report misconduct or policy violations anonymously.
How to Get Certified
Certification by the DPC is the gold standard for digital governance.
Eligibility: Any digital platform with more than 50,000 U.S. monthly users is required to register. Smaller platforms are encouraged to apply voluntarily.
Process Overview:
- Submit Application: Provide platform and company details.
- Compliance Review: Upload policies, reports, and system documentation for our review.
- Technical Integration: Implement the DPC Oversight Node — a secure API hook for live compliance alerts.
- Audit & Inspection: Undergo review and digital audit.
- Issuance of Certificate: Receive a 12-month DPC license, trust badge, and listing in the Compliance Directory.
Certified platforms are re-evaluated annually to maintain certification.
Enforcement & Accountability
Platforms that fail to meet DPC requirements or operate without certification may face serious consequences, including:
- Domain seizure through U.S. DNS registrars
- Hosting termination orders to cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Civil penalties up to $250,000 per incident
- Federal investigation under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
- Delisting from app stores and public registries
The DPC works closely with the DOJ, FCC, FTC, and state attorneys general to ensure that enforcement is swift, lawful, and fair.
Quick Access
- ✅
Apply for Certification
- 🔍
Search Platform Directory
- 📜
View Regulatory Standards
- 📬
Submit a Whistleblower Report
- 📰
Visit Our Newsroom
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Process Overview
Submit Application
Provide platform and company details
Compliance Review
Upload policies, reports, and system documentation for our review.
Technical Integration
Implement the DPC Oversight Node — a secure API hook for live compliance alerts.
Audit & Inspection
Undergo review and digital audit.
Issuance of Certificate
Receive a 12-month DPC license, trust badge, and listing in the Compliance Directory.
Certified platforms are re-evaluated annually to maintain certification.
Enforcement & Accountability
Platforms that fail to meet DPC requirements or operate without certification may face serious consequences, including:
Domain seizure through U.S. DNS registrars
Civil penalties up to $250,000 per incident
Federal investigation under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Hosting termination orders to cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Delisting from app stores and public registries
The DPC works closely with the DOJ, FCC, FTC, and state attorneys general to ensure that enforcement is swift, lawful, and fair.
Quick Access
- ✅
Apply for Certification
- 🔍
Search Platform Directory
- 📜
View Regulatory Standards
- 📬
Submit a Whistleblower Report
- 📰
Visit Our Newsroom
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