In a recent significant judgment1 from the Irish Circuit Court, the judge concluded that “justice is best served” by granting a stay of a data subject’s damages claim pending determination of certain preliminary references currently before the CJEU. The court
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Tech Law Blog, published by A&L Goodbody LLP, focuses on legal developments at the intersection of technology, digital regulation, and cybersecurity. It covers topics such as EU digital services regulation including the Digital Services Act (DSA), platform liability, and compliance obligations for very large online platforms (VLOPs). The blog also addresses data protection issues related to the GDPR and its interplay with digital service providers. Other areas include cybersecurity frameworks and compliance with the NIS2 Directive, international cooperation in criminal justice related to electronic evidence, and regulatory responses to online disinformation and hate speech. The blog provides analysis of regulatory guidelines, court decisions, and legislative proposals affecting digital and technology sectors.
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DSA: Commission issues guidance on the requirement to publish user numbers in the EU
By Karina
Yesterday, 01 February 2023, the Commission published guidance on how online platforms and search engines within the scope of the Digital Services Act (DSA) should comply with their obligation to report user numbers in the EU.
As highlighted in our…
Coimisiún na Meán to be designated as Competent Authority under the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation
By Caitriona
Coimisiún na Meán (the Media Commission), is currently in the process of being established in accordance with the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act (OSMR). Further information on its establishment and the appointment of the first four commissioners to Coimisiún…
Appointment of Executive Chairperson and Commissioners to Coimisiún na Meán
By Caitriona
Today, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin announced the appointment of four Commissioners to Coimisiún na Meán/the Media Commission. The Media Commission, which is currently in the process of being established in accordance with…
DSA: Delegated Regulation setting the methodology and procedure for determining the Supervisory Fee
By Karina
The first draft delegated regulation supplementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) was published by the European Commission yesterday.
The regulation outlines the criteria to be used when calculating the supervisory fees which will be charged on very large online platforms…
Digital Services Act: Timeline
By Karina
On 19 December 2022, the Commissioner for Internal Market of the EU published an update on the date when very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large online search engines (VLOSEs) will be required to comply with the provisions of…
Digital Services Act published in EU’s Official Journal
By Caitriona
The Digital Services Act (DSA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union today. It will enter into force on 16 November 2022, i.e. 20 days from the date of publication in the Official Journal.…
Update on the Electoral Reform Act 2022
Update on the Electoral Reform Act 2022
The Electoral Reform Act 2022 (the Act), brings about significant changes to the electoral system in Ireland.
From the perspective of online platforms, Part 4 and Part 5 will be of key importance…
Digital Services Act Update
By Caitriona
The Digital Services Act (DSA), a major EU regulation for online content, was signed into law yesterday.
The DSA together with the Digital Markets Act (the DMA) form part of an EU legislative strategy that seeks to create a level…
Another Step Closer to a Unified EU Patent Court
By Sarah
We reported last year that the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC) were progressing. The main hurdle to clear was sufficient countries ratifying the Protocol on the Provisional Application (PAP-Protocol) of the UPC Agreement to allow the provisional application…