Czech media platform AI data licensing

In late July 2026 the online Czech platform ParlamentníListy.cz, operated by NAŠE MÉDIA a.s., disclosed its ownership and announced that any automated extraction, indexing, or reuse of its articles for training or operating generative AI systems would require a written licence. The notice cited Czech copyright law (Act 121/2000 Sb.) and the EU Directive 2019/790 as the legal basis, and it outlined permissible linking, short quotations, and technical compliance while prohibiting bulk data harvesting without permission.

A follow‑up notice in early August 2026 reiterated the same licence requirement, clarifying that standard indexing and short excerpt display remain allowed under existing conditions, but broader data‑mining activities are subject to the licence. The company invited interested parties to request permission in line with the stipulated rules.

On 4 August 2026 a business‑directory entry for NAŠE MÉDIA again highlighted the platform’s ownership details and the licensing terms for AI‑driven data extraction, confirming that the earlier policy remains in force. The same entry also listed unrelated local services—a locksmith in Plzeň and a family bistro in Lanškroun—demonstrating that the licensing stance is isolated to the media platform despite broader commercial listings.

Later on 4 August 2026, a statement by STAN (Mayors and Independents) politician Lacina, who said “caring for the public is our craft,” was published on ParlamentníListy.cz. The article again emphasized the platform’s transparency, ownership disclosure, and the requirement for a written licence for automated text extraction and AI training, reinforcing the consistent copyright‑compliance position across editorial content.