Description

Adopted Bill reinforcing respect of the principles for the Republic including content moderation requirements

On 23 July 2021, the Bill reinforcing respect for the principles of the Republic was adopted by the National Assembly. The Bill includes content moderation requirements to address the illegal content displayed online in line with the EU Digital Serv…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2021-01-15
under deliberation

On 15 January 2021, the French Government introduced the Bill reinforcing respect for the principle…

2021-07-23
adopted

On 23 July 2021, the Bill reinforcing respect for the principles of the Republic was adopted by the…

2022-01-17
in force

On 17 January 2022, Law 2021-1109, reinforcing respect for the principles of the Republic, includin…

Key regulatory dimensions

Regulated subjects

The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type Any
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.
content: illegal speech: hosting: display
Regulatory tool
Regulator reporting requirement
Content flagging mechanism requirement
Regulator notification requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1
own content: any format: hosting: display
Regulatory tool
Private code of conduct requirement
Other oversight tool
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

content: illegal speech: hosting: display

own content: any format: hosting: display