If passed, this act may have substantial effect on how online communities are managed and moderated. These measures aim to create a safe and trustworthy online space for people to engage.
A proposed act in the European Union, still being discussed, that would affect online communities including forums, discussion boards, social media sites (especially larger platforms), and other organizations that have users in the European Union regarding digital ads and moderation, particularly the accountability, and transparency of them, in addition to other things.
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is currently being negoitated alongside the Digital Markets Act (DMA). While no measures have passed legislation yet, it's likely that some of these regulations will be put into place in the next two years as of this Fall 2021. It's best to remain informed and be ready to take action if affected.