Category: Online safety
Statement on the Online Safety Code
Coimisiún na Meán welcomes the conclusion of the Technical Regulations Information System (TRIS) process in relation to the Online Safety Code. An Coimisiún notes that no comments on the Online Safety Code were received from the European Commission or other EU member states and we intend to adopt and apply the Online Safety Code to […]
Statement on Online Threats
In recent weeks, we have seen a rise in threats of violence online directed at politicians, public figures, and members of their families. This activity can have a hugely negative impact on those targeted and undermines our democracy. Online abuse directed at elected representatives can have a chilling effect on democracy. Threatening violence online is […]
Statement regarding High Court Judgments of 20 June 2024 in Reddit Incorporated and Coimisiún na Meán and Tumblr and Coimisiún na Meán
We welcome the Court’s Judgment and the confirmation of our designation of Reddit and Tumblr as Video-Sharing Platform Services. We are moving forward with our draft Online Safety Code and expect to have it in place later this year, as part of our overall Online Safety Framework. We are committed to using our full range […]
Coimisiún na Meán publishes decision-making process for addressing dissemination of terrorist content online
Coimisiún na Meán has today (13 June) published the decision-making process it will use to determine if a hosting service provider (HSP) in Ireland is exposed to terrorist content online. Social media platforms, web hosting services and cloud services are examples of HSPs. If a hosting service provider is found to be exposed to terrorist […]
Coimisiún na Meán to notify Online Safety Code to European Commission
Binding online safety rules will apply to Irish-based video-sharing platforms when finalised Coimisiún na Meán has today (27.05.2024) published an updated draft Online Safety Code in response to its public consultation. The final Code will set binding rules applying to video-sharing platforms who have their EU headquarters in Ireland. The Code is being submitted to […]
Global online safety regulators map out vision to improve international coordination
More countries also join regulatory network as cross-border collaboration continues to grow Online safety regulators from around the world have today outlined their vision for how international regulatory approaches to online safety can be more coherent and coordinated. The Global Online Safety Regulators Network brings together 18 regulators and observers from five continents. The […]
Coimisiún na Meán publishes Information Pack for all election candidates
Coimisiún na Meán has today (23.05.2024) published an Information Pack for all election candidates in the upcoming Local and European elections. The aim of this pack is to provide information on the role of Coimisiún na Meán and to offer guidance for candidates on what to do when they are faced with harmful and/or illegal […]
Digital services Online safety
Coimisiún na Meán outlines how interested entities can apply for Trusted Flagger status
Under Article 22 of the Digital Services Act, Coimisiún na Meán may award the status of Trusted Flagger. Trusted Flaggers will work within designated areas of expertise to identify illegal content. Where a Trusted Flagger identifies illegal content, they may submit a notice to the relevant online platform. Online platforms will be legally obliged to […]
Coimisiún na Meán marks Safer Internet Day 2024
Safer Internet Day takes place every February to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all, and especially for children and young people. February 6th 2024 is the 21st anniversary of Safer Internet Day, and the first Safer Internet Day since the establishment of Coimisiún na Meán and the appointment of Ireland’s first […]
Letter to editor regarding age verification and media commentary in relation to draft Online Safety Code
Copy of a letter sent to the editor of the Irish Times by Executive Chair Jeremy Godfrey on January 25th. Karlin Lillington’s technology column of January 25th in the Irish Times badly mischaracterises Coimisiún na Meán’s proposals in relation to age verification by online video-sharing platforms. She accuses us of proposing to create a porn […]