EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
The European Media Freedom Act (Regulation 2024/1083), applicable from August 2025, establishes a common framework for media services in the EU's internal market. It protects editorial independence, media pluralism, and journalistic sources. Key provisions include prohibition of spyware against journalists, transparency of media ownership, independence of public service media, and establishment of the European Board for Media Services. Complements the Digital Services Act and Audiovisual Media Services Directive.
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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 |
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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 (Regulation 2024/1083), applicable from August 2025, establishes a common framework for media services in the EU's internal market. It protects editorial independence, media pluralism, and journalistic sources. Key provisions include prohibition of spyware against journalists, transparency of media ownership, independence of public service media, and establishment of the European Board for Media Services. Complements the Digital Services Act and Audiovisual Media Services Directive. 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 EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (44% coverage), EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 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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