Minister Martin presents additions to new law proposed for online safety and media regulation

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Thursday 10 December 2020


Minister Martin presents additions to new law proposed for online safety and media regulation

Gov.ie:

New provisions to the General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill include:

  • Updating the legislation for how television broadcasting services and video on-demand services are regulated
  • Funding of the Media Commission by industry levy
  • Additional online safety provisions, including one regarding potential criminal liability for senior management for non-compliance
  • The setting of the upper limit of potential financial sanctions for non-compliance at €20m or 10% of turnover, whichever is higher

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