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Covid-19 crisis: AAAVMS (MK) grants financial aid to broadcasters to cope
Financial help from the regulator to ensure the primary role and obligations of broadcasters towards the public in times of crisisBearing in mind the negative impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on all...
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Covid-19: overview of key initiatives at European level
Mapping of key developments, reminding about fundamental rights… As crisis threatens to jeopardize media sustainability, European institutions highlight vital role of mediaIn times of crises, the media...
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Ofcom publishes research on audience expectations in a digital world
While people feel more responsible for choosing what they watch, they expect regulation to focus on harmful content and the protection of minorsThis qualitative study, conducted by Ipsos MORI on...
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Misinformation and responsible screen use during the COVID-19 crisis: Catalan...
How to encourage a responsible use of media in times of lockdown? An initiative from the Catalan audiovisual authorityMost of European countries are experiencing lockdown restrictions, increasing the...
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Children's rights in a digital environment: French DPA opens public...
Protecting minors' data while respecting their rights: the CNIL is looking for feedbackAs part of a global reflection on online children’s rights, the CNIL, the French Data Protection Authority (DPA)...
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Assessing the Code of Practice on Disinformation: ERGA’s Recommendations
Greater transparency, stronger commitments and a harmonised framework for a truly co-regulatory approach The European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) has been requested to...
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OFCOM (CH): new comic strip stories to encourage a safe use of digital...
Raising awareness about online harms through comicsBuilding on the successful series of stories published in 2010 and 2015 as part of a national prevention campaign to highlight the dangers of digital...
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Bernard Maissen appointed as new Director of the Swiss OFCOM
Currently Deputy Director and Head of the Media Division of OFCOM, he will take up his position as Director of the authority as of 1st JulyA trained journalist with background in management, Bernard...
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Key findings from the Reuters Digital News Report 2020
Impact of Covid-19 crisis on news: serious economic threats but also opportunities to reinvent relationship with audience The latest edition of the Reuters Digital News Report, which was published on...
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A new Chairperson for the Spanish National Authority for Markets and Competition
Cani Fernández, new Chairwoman at CNMCMs Cani Fernández Vicién has been appointed as the new Chairwoman of the CNMC from 17 June onwards. A lawyer and expert in European Union Competition Law, she...
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Online hate in France - the ‘Avia Law’: the end of an intensive legislative saga
The risk raised by online harm cannot justify disproportionate restrictions of the freedom of expressionIn recent months, there have been intensive debates in France around the draft Law aimed at...
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AVMSD: Long-awaited EU Commission guidelines published at last
Shedding light on key concepts relating to European works and video-sharing platform servicesOn 2 July 2020, the European Commission published guidelines related to European works and video-sharing...
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Online gambling advertising and self-regulation: a pan-European Code of conduct
A self-regulatory code to promote responsible online gambling advertising with a particular focus on minors and social media On 28 April 2020, the European Gaming and Betting Association, EGBA, has...
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Ofcom´s new Online Nation report 2020: a picture of online consumption and...
The Covid-19 crisis has emphasised the shift to digital services while undermining online advertising revenues and highlighting a generation gapPublished on 24 June 2020, this yearly online nation...
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EAO mapping report on the nationality of audiovisual works
Report highlights the need for a pan-European database and improved cooperation between NRAs and film agenciesIn July 2020, the European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) published a mapping reportof the...
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Media Pluralism Monitor 2020: measuring the impact of the digital environment
New indicators highlight the challenging impact of online platforms on media pluralismOn 23 July 2020, the Centre for Media Pluralism and Freedom has released the third version of its Media Pluralism...
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Data protection: European Court of Justice invalidates Privacy Shield agreement
News Focus: THE FULL PICTURE - Understanding Adjacent Regulatory sectorsUS legal system does not provide effective judicial protectionOn 16 July 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)...
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French Law against information disorder: first assessment by the regulator
While welcoming the willingness of online platforms to cooperate, the CSA calls for more data to assess effectivenessSince the adoption of the Law on the fight against information disorder (LOI n°...
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Covid-19 and gender equality: analysis of the CSA (FR) and the CAC (ES)
An under-representation of women on-screen reflecting today´s societyThe French Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) and the Catalan Audiovisual Council (CAC), have both released a report focused...
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Connected TV market: a Mediatique study for Ofcom (UK)
The battleground of prominence: report highlights the bargaining powers of global playersAt the request of UK regulator Ofcom, Mediatique, an advisory firm specialised in media and communications...
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