France: Adopted decree establishing the French agency to fight foreign disinformation (Viginum)
Description
Adopted decree establishing the French agency to fight foreign disinformation (Viginum)
The French Government adopted a Decree to establish the "Vigilance and Protection against Foreign Digital Interference Service" (Viginum). The Agency is responsible for identifying foreign digital threats that aim to interfere with the interests of …
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Other operating condition, nes
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
content: harmful speech: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Creation of other oversight body
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1