Posted on 02/16/2024 10:25:01 AM PST by Olog-hai
Ireland’s media regulator Coimisiún na Meán (Media Commission) has said it is ready to assume new EU online safety powers from tomorrow.
It has been tasked with enforcing the Digital Services Act (DSA) in Ireland.
All EU member states are required to have designated a “Digitial Services Coordinator” by 17 February to implement the DSA in their specific countries.
Under the new rules, online platforms will have to do more when it comes to removing harmful content and tackling the spread of disinformation.
Companies face fines of up to 6% of global turnover for violating the rules and could be banned from doing business in the EU for repeated breaches.
From Monday, Coimisiún na Meán will operate a contact center for members of the public to raise concerns about online content and to receive advice.
When users spot illegal content online, they are being encouraged to flag it with the platform which will have a duty to address it.
Because so many of the big tech firms have their European headquarters in Ireland, the Irish regulator will also have a role in dealing with complaints from other countries. …
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