European Union: Adoption of DSM Copyright Directive introducing content moderation obligations for online platforms
Description
Adoption of DSM Copyright Directive introducing content moderation obligations for online platforms
On 17 April 2019, the Directive on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market was adopted by the Council of the European Union. An “online content-sharing service provider” represents an entity storing and offering public access to co…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2016-09-14
under deliberation
2019-04-17
adopted
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
2
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
3
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
own content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Redressal mechanism requirement
Content monitoring requirement
Complaint mechanism requirement
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2 3
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Redressal mechanism requirement
Content monitoring requirement
Complaint mechanism requirement
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2 3