Computer & Communication Industry Association

Brussels, BELGIUM – Today, the European Parliament's Culture Committee adopted its position on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), reviving a controversial measure exempting media outlets from content moderation on very large online platforms. This exemption would allow rogue actors posing as self-declared media to spread disinformation for 24 hours before platforms can take it down. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) takes note of today’s decision, but can only conclude that Parliament’s lead committee has decided to turn Article 17 on the special...