Transparency Reports

Here you will find a central resource for SoundCloud’s transparency reports. These reports aim to provide details on things such as the number and type of reports received as well as details around where the reports came from, whether or not content was removed and any content removals that were disputed.

In addition to these reports, you will find more information on our reporting procedures, how we handle complaints as an organization and our commitment to human rights by heading to our Moderation and Enforcement Policies.

The Digital Services Act (DSA) Transparency Reports

The Digital Services Act (“DSA”) is an EU regulation that addresses illegal content, transparent advertising and disinformation.

At SoundCloud, we take our responsibilities under the DSA seriously. Our dedicated team works diligently to address reports of illegal content promptly while also implementing proactive measures to prevent its spread whenever possible.

Below you will find reports fulfilling the transparency obligations outlined in DSA.

EU Terrorist Content Online (TCO) Regulation Reports

The EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation (TCO Regulation) is European Union legislation aimed at combating the dissemination of terrorist content across online platforms. Below you will find SoundCloud's annual transparency reports in accordance with Article 7 of TCO Regulation in English.

The Network Enforcement Act / Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz (NetzDG) Reports

The Network Enforcement Act is an act under German law that aims to enforce that social networks take down illegal content that has been reported to them.

The Network Enforcement Act/ Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz (NetzDG) has been superseded by EU regulation, The Digital Services Act (“DSA”). Please see the above section for reports related to DSA.

Below you will find reports on how we deal with content reported to us under The Network Enforcement Act/ Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz (NetzDG).

Transparency Statement on Recommendations on SoundCloud

In the statement below, we provide further information about how music recommendations are provided to users on SoundCloud.