EU Initiatives Towards Effectively Tackling Illegal Online Content

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2022
• Author: Emese Kottasz

Speaker

Emese Kottasz is Team Leader on Countering terrorist and violent extremist content online in the European Commission’s Directorate General for Home Affairs. Emese’s team is responsible for the Regulation addressing terrorist content online as well as the organisation of the activities of the EU Internet Forum. The Forum brings together EU and EFTA Member States, online platforms, Europol, academia, and other stakeholders, to exchange on terrorist and violent extremist use of the internet as well as to tackle child sexual abuse online.

Topic

In this e-presentation, the speaker delves into the ever-evolving landscape of EU initiatives aimed at combating the pervasive issue of illegal online content. The audience is provided with an in-depth exploration of the latest developments in this crucial domain.

The speaker takes a thorough approach in outlining a range of possible safeguards that can be implemented to address the challenges posed by illicit digital material. Each safeguard is carefully explained, providing the audience with a comprehensive understanding of their purpose and potential effectiveness in curbing the proliferation of harmful content online.

Additionally, the e-presentation offers a comprehensive overview of recent rulings that are particularly relevant to determining what constitutes illegal online content. The speaker shines a light on the intricate complexities associated with defining and identifying such content, acknowledging the dynamic nature of the digital realm and the wide array of illicit materials that can be...