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JUFREX: new regional publication on regulators and protection of minors in...
Transnational cooperation, self and co-regulation and media literacy are key pillars to establish adequate level playing field regarding protection of minorsIn April 2016, the three-year Joint...
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North Macedonia: AAAMS adopts Media Literacy Policy Paper
New Media Literacy Policy based on general and comprehensive concept for a sustainable approach taking into account recent changes in the media ecosystemAfter having conducted a public hearing, the...
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UK age-verification for online pornography: entry in force delayed
Balancing privacy concerns with the need to protect children from inappropriate contentAccording to new measures coming into force on 15 July 2019*, commercial providers of online pornography will have...
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New Ofcom - ICO research: Internet users’ concerns about and experience of...
Personal data and bullying identified as major concerns for Internet usersA recent report released in May 2019, commissioned by Ofcom with advice from the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office),...
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Reuters Institute News Digital Report 2019: news’ consumption in times of...
While tech giants are forced to face more responsibilities and on-demand formats are becoming the new business model, concerns arise about quality journalism, for the benefit of more trusted news...
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AVMSD transposition: BAI’s proposals in response to Irish government’s public...
Irish AV regulator unveils vision based on a single regulator for all media content and a 'macro' approach with a robust complaints mechanism for VSPs On 4 March 2019, the Irish government launched...
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Takeaways from the 11th ERGA Plenary meeting in Bratislava
Monitoring the implementation of the Code of Practice on disinformation and reforming ERGA were key points on the agendaThe 11th Plenary meeting of the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media...
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CJEU: clarification of the scope of Article 3 of the AVMS Directive
Restricting retransmission modalities for reasons of public policy is not restricting ‘freedom of reception’ under Article 3 of the AVMS DirectiveThe Court of Justice of the European Union has released...
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New Chairperson for the Romanian National Audiovisual Council
On 3 July 2019, Ms. Maria Monica Gubernat was officially appointed as President of the Romanian regulatory authority, the National Audiovisual Council (NAC), further to the validation of the Romanian...
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New composition for the Audiovisual Council of Andalusia
Antonio Checa elected as new CAA PresidentFollowing the approval of the nominations by the regional governing Council (Consejo de Gobierno de Andalucía), the new members of the Audiovisual Council of...
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Making social networks more accountable: towards a new French framework
The French ambition: introducing a new system of supervision, with the support of the regulator and the country of destination principle at its core Further to the public outcry over information...
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Ofcom expands Media Literacy activities
UK regulator establishes Advisory Panel and Network, as a recognition of the importance of online media literacy On 18 July 2019, Ofcom (UK) has made two key announcements during an event dedicated to...
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Prominence of Public Service Broadcasting in the online world: Ofcom’s...
UK Regulator is calling for new legislation to ensure that PSM content will remain easy to find onlineAs part of a broader review on the sustainability of Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) released on...
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Human rights impacts of algorithmic systems: an invitation to comment
The Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) of the Council of Europe invites the public to comment the Draft Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the...
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New Ofcom rules to protect people in TV and radio shows
UK regulator adds new rules to Broadcasting Code and consults on guidance to help broadcasters interpret and apply new rulesIn recent years, mental health and wellbeing have become subjects of concern...
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Ofcom reports on the use of AI in content moderation
Artificial Intelligence: an imperfect but indispensable tool for moderationOn behalf of Ofcom, Cambridge Consultants recently released a report entitled “Use of AI in content moderation” questioning...
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AAAVMS publishes Report on Broadcasters’ Ownership Structure and Mergers in 2018
Report highlights that most of the Macedonian television, radio and print media outlets are owned by individuals In order to increase the transparency of media ownership structures, the National...
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New Director at the Autorité Luxembourgeoise Indépendante de l'Audiovisuel
On 6 September 2019, Paul H. Lorenz was appointed by the government council as Director of the Autorité Luxembourgeoise Indépendante de l'Audiovisual (ALIA). He succeeds Romain Kohn, whose five-year...
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French-speaking regulators' network REFRAM launches new website and issues...
New look and new mechanisms for a better interaction and external communication The Conference of Presidents of the REFRAM, the French-speaking regulators' network, took place in Tunis on 6 and 7...
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Irish regulator commissions report on political social media ads
Despite obvious voluntary efforts, more transparency is required for online political advertisingElectCheck 2019, a new research report, commissioned by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was...
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