The proposed amendment to the Act on Providing Services by Electronic Means was added on Tuesday to the government’s legislative agenda.
It would authorize the police, prosecutors, border guards, customs officials, copyright holders and internet users to apply for takedown orders targeting content that violates criminal law.
These measures would apply to serious offenses such as terrorism, human trafficking, hate crimes, fraud and illegal trade, the ministry said.
The head of the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) and the chair of the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) would be responsible for reviewing such requests, depending on the type of content.
“The decisions will not carry immediate enforceability, allowing for more effective judicial review,” the ministry said in a statement.
The move comes after President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a previous bill earlier this month, arguing it would introduce “administrative censorship.”
That law had aimed to implement the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which holds online platforms accountable for content and has been in effect across the EU since February 2024.
Without national implementation, Poland risks a fine of up to PLN 40 million (EUR 9.5 million) from the European Court of Justice.
The new draft law is expected to be submitted to parliament later this year.
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Source: PAP