Category: Online safety
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 […]
Coimisiún na Meán issues statutory information notice to X
Coimisiún na Meán has issued a statutory Information Notice to X Internet Unlimited Company, the provider of the platform X. Under Section 139O of the Broadcasting Act, a statutory Information Notice compels the recipient to provide information relating to its compliance with the Online Safety Code. Information provided by X so far is not sufficient […]
Reddit de-designated as Video-Sharing Platform Service
Coimisiún na Meán has de-designated Reddit as a Video-Sharing Platform Service (VSPS). Reddit’s service to users in the EU is now provided by a Dutch entity. Under the EU country-of-origin principle, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating VSPSs which are under the jurisdiction of the State. Coimisiún na Meán works closely with the European […]
Get involved in Safer Internet Day
Coimisiún na Meán is calling on children, parents, carers and teachers around Ireland to take part This year’s Safer Internet Day takes place next Tuesday, 11 February. Co-ordinated here in Ireland by Webwise (the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre), 2025 marks the 22nd anniversary of this important EU-wide event. The theme this year is incredibly […]
Additional determination made under Terrorist Content Online Regulation (TCOR)
An Coimisiún determines that Meta (in respect of Facebook) services are ‘exposed to terrorist content’ An Coimisiún decision follows the notification of two or more final removal orders to this provider from EU competent authorities in the last 12 months The provider will now have to take specific measures to prevent services from being used […]
Coimisiún na Meán statement on the Online Safety Code
As Ireland’s regulator for online safety, Coimisiún na Meán has developed rules and regulations within the Online Safety Code, which are rooted in Irish and EU legislation, following extensive consultation. Under the Online Safety Code, video-sharing platforms are obliged to put measures in place to protect children from harmful content online, have age assurance measures […]
Determination made under Terrorist Content Online Regulation (TCOR)
An Coimisiún determines that TikTok, X and Meta (in respect of Instagram) services are ‘exposed to terrorist content’ An Coimisiún decision follows the notification of two or more final removal orders to these providers from EU competent authorities in the last 12 months Providers will now have to take specific measures to prevent services from […]
Download our election candidate Information Pack, produced with An Garda Síochána
Coimisiún na Meán and An Garda Síochána have today (8th November) published an Information Pack for all election candidates running in the upcoming General Election. The aim of this pack is to provide information on the roles of An Garda Síochána and Coimisiún na Meán, and to offer guidance for candidates on what to do […]
Coimisiún na Meán adopts final Online Safety Code
Binding online safety rules will apply to Irish-based video-sharing platforms Coimisiún na Meán has today (21.10.2024) published the finalised Online Safety Code. The Code sets binding rules applying to video-sharing platforms who have their EU headquarters in Ireland. The general obligations contained in the Code will apply from next month and platforms will have an […]