Ireland OSMR
Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 + Online Safety Code
Establishes Coimisiún na Meán (Media Commission) with binding duties for video-sharing platforms. One of the cleaner examples of explicit self-harm/suicide/eating-disorder content duties in platform governance.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Enacted
Dec 10, 2022
Effective
Mar 15, 2023
Enforcement
Coimisiún na Meán (Media Commission)
Why It Matters
Binding example of platform duties explicitly covering self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders under EU DSA framework. Ireland is a key EU jurisdiction for tech platform regulation.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- Video-sharing platform services established in or serving Ireland
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Online Safety Code for video-sharing platforms
- Explicit duties regarding self-harm, suicide, and eating disorder content
- Age verification and parental control requirements
- Complaints handling and user empowerment measures
- Systemic risk assessments
Compliance & Enforcement
Key Dates
Mar 15, 2023
Online Safety and Media Regulation Act commenced
Oct 21, 2024
First Online Safety Code published
Nov 18, 2024
Part A effective - VSPs must comply with core obligations
Jul 21, 2025
Part B effective - detailed rules for harmful content categories
Penalties
Up to €20 million or 10% of annual turnover (whichever higher). Coimisiún na Meán can seek prosecution of senior management, block access to services, and issue content limitation notices.
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Ireland
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Ireland. (2022). Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 + Online Safety Code.
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Last updated February 17, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.