Question 1

What does the Digital Services Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Designates media regulator (Coimisiún na Meán) as Digital Services Coordinator with power to investigate breaches, issue compliance notices, impose fines up to 6% of annual turnover, and seek court orders blocking access to non-compliant platforms. Designates Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as competent authority for online marketplace rules; grants investigatory and enforcement powers for those specific articles of the Digital Services Regulation. Revokes old eCommerce Directive regulations; enables daily penalty payments and interim measures during investigations; allows information-sharing between regulators and EU authorities for coordinated enforcement.

Question 2

What stage is the Digital Services Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Digital Services Bill 2023 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Digital Services Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Digital Services Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and was introduced on 5 Dec 2023.

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