Category: Online safety
Coimisiún na Meán supports Safer Internet Day 2026
This year, Safer Internet Day will be celebrated on 10 February and the focus is on the benefits, risks, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is also an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to collaborating with and supporting schools across Ireland in equipping young people with the skills and knowledge they need to be safer online. The EU-wide event […]
Digital services Online safety
Coimisiún na Meán Statement on Grok
Under the Digital Services Act, the European Commission is responsible for the oversight of very large online platforms with their requirements to assess and mitigate risks that their services may create in relation to the proliferation of illegal content online and the protection of fundamental rights, including protection for minors. Coimisiún na Meán is engaging […]
Coimisiún na Meán and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner sign Memorandum of Understanding
Coimisiún na Meán has this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian eSafety Commissioner (eSafety). The MoU, which affirms the intention of the two organisations to collaborate on online safety, was signed by Niamh Hodnett, Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, and Australian eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. The objective of […]
Digital services Online safety
Coimisiún na Meán commences investigations into TikTok and LinkedIn
Coimisiún na Meán’s Investigations Team has today (02.12.2025) commenced two formal investigations into the TikTok and LinkedIn platforms, under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigations will assess whether these platforms have contravened Articles 16(1), 16(2)(c) and Article 25 of the DSA. In September 2024, Coimisiún na Meán’s Platform Supervision Division commenced a review […]
Niamh Hodnett appointed Chair of Global Online Safety Regulators Network
Ireland’s Online Safety Commissioner, Niamh Hodnett has today (13.11.2025) been appointed to Chair the Global Online Safety Regulators Network (GOSRN) at the Network’s Annual In-Person Meeting, which took place in Dublin. Commissioner Hodnett, who has been Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán since 2023 was selected to Chair the Network. Members of GOSRN include […]
Coimisiún na Meán Investigation into X
Coimisiún na Meán’s Investigations Team has today (12.11.2025) commenced a formal investigation into the provider of the X online platform (X), under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigation will assess whether X has contravened Article 20 of the DSA. The investigation arises from concerns held by Coimisiún na Meán’s Platform Supervision Team, regarding […]
Further determinations made under Terrorist Content Online Regulation (TCOR)
Coimisiún na Meán has today (17.10.25) published a decision in respect of two hosting service providers under the Terrorist Content Online Regulation. Coimisiún na Meán has determined that WhatsApp Ireland Limited (in respect of the service Channels), and Pinterest services are ‘exposed to terrorist content.’ Terrorist content is defined in EU law as material that: […]
Digital services Online safety
Cooperation Agreement signed with Data Protection Commission
An Coimisiún and the DPC also approved a joint statement committing them to advance the safety of children and the protection of their personal data online. Coimisiún na Meán has today (16.10.2025) announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Data Protection Commission (DPC). The Agreement represents a framework of cooperation and information sharing […]
Coimisiún na Meán statement on X Judicial Review Judgment
We welcome the Court’s judgment and will study it in full before commenting further.
Coimisiún na Meán response to media queries about implementation of Online Safety Code
In response to media queries about Part B of the Online Safety Code, Coimisiún na Meán has issued the following statement. Coimisiún na Meán regularly engages with platforms to ensure that they comply with their online safety obligations. Platforms have had nine months to come into compliance with Part B of the Code. We expect […]