Online platforms assumed an important role in the economy and society. They have brought significant benefits to consumers, businesses and governments, for example, by helping them more efficiently interact with significant number of people, trading partners and clients as well as provide government services. In the review the author observes reports of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on the characteristics of digital platforms and their impact on the economy, society and politics. In addition, the author will touch upon the issues of labor market regulation, taxation, as well as the problems of ensuring the confidentiality of the collection, storage and use of data.