Poland fast-tracks state powers to block online hate speech, racial insults, and 27 illegal crimes.
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Polish government approves DSA implementation bill for rapid content blocking. UKE leads oversight, KRRiT handles video platforms, UOKiK covers commerce. Individuals, police, prosecutors can request blocks on 27 crimes including threats, pedophilia praise, totalitarian propaganda, racial hate speech. Blocks target suicide incitement, human trafficking recruitment, non-consensual nudes, child porn exposure, fake alarms, cyber fraud, illegal sales. Criteria limit to internet-committed crimes without harming public debate. Content authors get 2-day notice to respond. No initial appeal, but court opposition possible. Procedures last 2-21 days based on urgency. Platforms face mandates for user complaints, ad transparency, data profiling limits. DSA holds platforms liable for user content across EU since February 2024. Bill incorporates NGO input on censorship risks after consultations. Law activates one month post-publication with exceptions for blocks.

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