EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is a proposed regulation by the European Union to protect media freedom, pluralism, and independence. It aims to establish a common framework for media services across the EU, safeguarding editorial independence, journalistic sources, and imposing transparency on the use of spyware against journalists. The regulation is expected to apply from 2025, with final adoption pending confirmation.
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Framework Domains (6)
Digital Environment Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1–2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Independent Media Authorities and European Board
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Market Concentrations and Economic Resources
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
Regulatory Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
Rights and Duties of Media Service Providers and Recipients
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), you already cover:
6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673)
44%
16 controls mapped
Compare →Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
42%
15 controls mapped
Compare →EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector
42%
15 controls mapped
Compare →+ 584 more: Jordan Draft Personal Data Protection Law (2022) (42%), BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (42%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)?
EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is a compliance framework from European Union with 6 domains and 38 controls. The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is a proposed regulation by the European Union to protect media freedom, pluralism, and independence. It aims to establish a common framework for media services across the EU, safeguarding editorial independence, journalistic sources, and imposing transparency on the use of spyware against journalists. The regulation is expected to apply from 2025, with final adoption pending confirmation. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) have?
EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) has 38 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Independent Media Authorities and European Board (5 controls), Market Concentrations and Economic Resources (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) map to?
EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) maps to 587 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) (44% coverage), Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (42% coverage), EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (42% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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