Following the consultation, the Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM) has today, 14 August 2023, published notice of the designation of video-sharing platform services (VSPSs) as a category of relevant online services the providers of which are under the jurisdiction of
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Commissioner for Digital Services in Coimisiún na Meán to be Appointed
On 19 July 2023, the Irish Government announced their intention to appoint John Evans as the Digital Services Commissioner in Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM). His appointment will take effect from 24 July 2023.
As per Head 6 of the General
Consultation launched on the designation of video-sharing platform services under the OSMR
On 28 June 2023, Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM) launched a consultation on the designation of video-sharing platform services (VSPSs) under the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 (the OSMR), amending the Broadcasting Act 2009. The OSMR transposes the revised
Coimisiún na Meán releases its Work Programme for 2023
Introduction
Following its establishment earlier this year, Coimisiún na Meán (the CNM) released its first work programme on 20 June 2023. This work programme (the 2023 Programme) sets out the primary objectives of the CNM for 2023 up to
DMA: Consultation on the form of compliance report for gatekeepers now open
On 6 June 2023, the European Commission (the Commission) launched a consultation on the template for the compliance report that designated “gatekeepers” will be required to submit annually under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Compliance Report for Gatekeepers
A “core
An Garda Síochána appointed as a competent authority under the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation
A Significant Step Forward: The Unitary Patent System and Unified Patent Court Commence Operation in Participating Member States
1 June 2023 marks a significant step forward for patent protection and enforcement in Europe with the commencement of a new unified European patent system comprising:
Commission publishes Draft Delegated Act in respect of Audits conducted under DSA
The Commission has published a draft delegated act on audits to be performed very large online platforms (“VLOPs”) and very large online search engines (“VLOSEs”) pursuant to Article 37 of Digital Services Act Regulation (“DSA”) for public feedback.
Commission Calls for Stakeholder Views on Data Access Mechanism under DSA
Following the first designation of Very Large Online Platforms (“VLOPS”) and Very Large Online Search Engines (“VLOSEs”) under the Digital Services Act Regulation (“DSA”) on 25 April 2023, the European Commission has now announced a call for evidence from stakeholders
European Commission designates VLOPs and VLOSEs under the Digital Services Act
Last week, the European Commission (the Commission) adopted the first designation decisions under the Digital Services Act (DSA) which designated certain services as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and / or Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) in accordance