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Rules on removing terrorist content online become applicable

Inicio » EU News » Defence & Security » Crime » Rules on removing terrorist content online become applicable

8 de June de 2022

The EU Regulation on addressing the dissemination of terrorist content online enters into application. The Regulation provides a legal framework to ensure that hosting service providers will take down terrorist content online within one hour.

The obligations and safeguards included in this regulation will curb the ability of terrorists to spread their propaganda online. For instance, the livestreamed terrorist attack in Christchurch in 2019 has served as direct inspiration and motivation for a number of copycat attacks, the latest one in Buffalo, USA, last month.

 

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At the same time, the application of these new rules will strengthen accountability and transparency about measures taken to remove terrorist content online. They also provide for a number of strong safeguards against erroneous removals of legitimate speech online. It is equally crucial to protect victims and their families, who risk being confronted with these crimes again online.

Main elements of the new rules

As of today, the following rules apply:

  • One-hour rule: Online platforms will be obliged to remove terrorist content upon receiving a removal order from Member States’ authorities within one hour.
  • It will also make it compulsory for platforms to take measures when they are exposed to terrorist content.
  • Removal orders must contain justifications as to why material is considered to be terrorist content, including detailed information on how to challenge the removal order.
  • The rules include strong safeguards to ensure the full respect of fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and right to information. For example, material disseminated for educational, journalistic, artistic or research purposes is exempted.
  • Member States will be able to sanction non-compliance and to decide on the level of penalties, which will be proportionate to the nature of the infringement.
  • The new rules also set transparency obligations for online platforms and for national authorities to report annually on the amount of terrorist content removed, the outcomes of complaints and appeals, as well as the number and type of penalties imposed on online platforms.

 

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Background

Fighting terrorism online and offline is a priority for the von der Leyen Commission. In July 2020, the Commission presented the EU Security Union Strategy 2020-2025 and committed to focus on priority areas where the EU can bring value to support Member States in fostering security for those living in Europe. The following December 2020, the Counter-Terrorism Agenda was adopted, putting emphasis on prevention of radicalisation online and offline and included the adoption of the present Regulation as one of its key actions.

The Commission proposed the Regulation on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online in 2018, given the continued presence of terrorist content on the web. It was proposed to avoid this grave risk for citizens and for society at large.

Since the Regulation entered into force on 7 June 2021, the Commission has been holding workshops for Member States and hosting service providers (HSPs) to prepare for the application of the Regulation. Europol has also developed an EU Platform on addressing illegal content online (PERCI) to support the implementation of the Regulation. This way, they ensure that HSPs can receive removal orders from Member States through a common secure channel.

More Information : European Commission – Press release

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