This exception provides flexibility for journalists, educators, and researchers to publish sensitive content, but the determination of what qualifies as EDSA is made by YouTube, creating uncertainty for creators.
YouTube's policies directly affect what content users can view and whether creators can earn revenue on the platform. Automated systems and human reviewers can remove content or suspend monetization access, with enforcement affecting both viewers' access to information and creators' livelihoods. You can appeal content removal or YPP suspension decisions by visiting https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/185111.