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Tumblr argues media commission wrong to designate it as video sharing platform
Summary
The High Court has granted Tumblr permission to challenge a decision by Coimisiún Na Mean that classifies it as a video‑sharing platform service (VSPS) under a new online safety code. Tumblr argues it is not a VSPS, claiming its video content is minimal and that the Commission failed to consider data it supplied. The court set a hearing for May, after a similar challenge by Reddit, and noted the cases should not be heard together due to legal differences and service types. Tumblr seeks orders quashing the December 28 decision, declarations that the decision is invalid, misapplies EU law and the 2009 Broadcasting Act, and is incompatible with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. The Commission is expected to contest both matters.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tumblr argues media commission wrong to designate it as video sharing platform. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- December 28th Other
- 2024-02-26 Publication
Places mentioned
- The High Court
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