Category: Online safety
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: […]
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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 […]
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 […]