17 Amendments of Krzysztof HETMAN related to 2020/2018(INL)
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Tackling Illegal and Harmful Content Online
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the existence and spread of illegal and harmful content online is a severe threat that undermines citizens' trust and confidence in the digital environment, and which also harms the economic development of healthy platform ecosystems in the Digital Single Market and severely hampers the development of legitimate markets for digital services;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to all types of illegal and harmful content and, including cases of mdisinformation online; believes, however, that a more aligned approach at Union level, taking into account the different types of content, will make the fight against illegal and harmful content more effective;
Amendment 361 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to address the increasing differences and fragmentations of national rules in the Member States and to propose concrete legislative measures including a notice- and-action mechanism, that can empower users to notify online intermediaries of the existence of potentially illegal or harmful online content or behaviour; is of the opinion that such measures would guarantee a high level of users' and consumers' protection while promoting consumer trust in the online economy;
Amendment 534 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part I – paragraph 6 – indent 1 – subi. 2
Annex I – part I – paragraph 6 – indent 1 – subi. 2
- clear and detailed procedures and measures related to the removal of illegal and harmful content online, including a harmonised legally-binding European notice-and action mechanism;
Amendment 688 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – title
Annex I – part V – title
V. MEASURES RELATED TO TACKLING ILLEGAL AND HARMFUL CONTENT ONLINE
Amendment 690 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – part V – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Digital Services Act should provide clarity and guidance regarding how online intermediaries should tackle illegal and harmful content online. The revised rules of the E- Commerce Directive should:
Amendment 694 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – part V – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- clarify that any removal or disabling access to illegal or harmful content should not affect the fundamental rights and the legitimate interests of users and consumers;
Amendment 711 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex I – part V – paragraph 1 – indent 4
- introduce new transparency and independent oversight of the content moderation procedures and tools related to the removal of illegal and harmful content online; such systems and procedures should be available for auditing and testing by independent authorities.
Amendment 723 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part V – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- apply to illegal online content or behaviour as well as to harmful content including disinformation;
Amendment 727 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part V – paragraph 2 – indent 2
- rank different types of providers, sectors and/or illegal and harmful content;
Amendment 732 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part V – paragraph 2 – indent 4
- allow users to easily notify by electronic means potentially illegal or harmful online content or behaviour to online intermediaries;
Amendment 738 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part V – paragraph 2 – indent 7
- specify the requirements necessary to ensure that notices are of a good quality, thereby enabling a swift removal of illegal content; such requirement should include the name and contact details of the notice provider, the link (URL) to the allegedly illegal or harmful content in question, the stated reason for the claim including an explanation of the reasons why the notice provider considers the content to be illegal, and if necessary, depending on the type of content, additional evidence for the claim;
Amendment 762 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – subheading 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part V – subheading 2 – indent 1
- The decision taken by the online intermediary on whether or not to act upon content flagged as illegal or harmful should contain a clear justification on the actions undertaken regarding that specific content. The notice provider, where identifiable, should receive a confirmation of receipt and a communication indicating the follow-up given to the notification.
Amendment 765 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – subheading 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part V – subheading 2 – indent 2
- The providers of the content that is being flagged as illegal or harmful should be immediately informed of the notice and, that being the case, of the reasons and decisions taken to remove or disable access to the content; all parties should be duly informed of all existing available legal options and mechanisms to challenge this decision;
Amendment 770 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part V – subheading 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part V – subheading 2 – indent 4
- If the redress and counter-notice have established that the notified activity or information is not illegal nor harmful, the online intermediary should restore the content that was removed without undue delay or allow for the re-upload by the user, without prejudice to the platform's terms of service.
Amendment 908 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part VIII – paragraph 4
Annex I – part VIII – paragraph 4
The central regulator should coordinate the work of the different authorities dealing with illegal and harmful content online, enforce compliance, fines, and be able to carry out auditing of intermediaries and platforms.