Poland implements EU Digital Services Act and Data Act

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The Polish Senate has passed legislation to implement the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Data Act, aimed at strengthening digital security and data protection. The new laws introduce faster procedures for responding to illegal online content, such as hate speech and incitement to violence. In urgent cases, internet platforms will be required to provide evidence to authorities within 24 hours, a significant reduction from the previous 14-day window.

The President of the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) will serve as the digital services coordinator, overseeing compliance, handling complaints, and issuing sanctions. Additionally, the government is introducing the ‘Cyber Piątka’ package to enhance cybersecurity for companies handling sensitive data, including medical firms.

The legislation has faced political scrutiny. Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski has called for the President to sign the DSA implementation to allow for stricter enforcement against platforms, while President Karol Nawrocki has expressed concerns regarding potential limitations on freedom of speech and the power of officials to decide what content is acceptable.

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European Union · Karol Nawrocki · Krzysztof Gawkowski · Ministry of Digital Affairs · National Broadcasting Council · Office of Electronic Communications · Poland · Senate of the Republic of Poland

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[● 2 SOURCES] In urgent cases, internet platforms must provide evidence within 24 hours instead of 14 days. executivemagazine.pl · milmag.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The President of the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) will act as the digital services coordinator, responsible for supervision, handling complaints, and imposing sanctions. www.budnet.pl · milmag.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The Polish government has adopted a draft law on fair access to and use of data to implement the EU Data Act. www.budnet.pl · biznes.newseria.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The Polish Senate has passed legislation to implement the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) to improve responses to illegal online content. executivemagazine.pl · milmag.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The 'Cyber Piątka' package is being developed to strengthen cybersecurity, particularly for companies processing sensitive data like medical information. www.budnet.pl · biznes.newseria.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The new regulations are set to come into force three months after their official announcement. executivemagazine.pl · milmag.pl