EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808)
The revised EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808, amending Directive 2010/13/EU) establishes the EU regulatory framework for audiovisual media services, including traditional TV broadcasts, on-demand services (Netflix, Amazon Prime), and video-sharing platforms (YouTube, TikTok). Key provisions include protection of minors, prohibition of incitement to hatred, advertising rules, European works promotion, and platform obligations. Transposed into national law across all 27 EU Member States. Complemented by the Digital Services Act for broader platform regulation.
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Framework Domains (8)
Advertising and Commercial Communications
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
Content Regulation
Online content schemes and removal powers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 106 | Prohibited Content Take-Down |
| Sec. 107 | Prohibited Content Categories |
| Sec. 108 | Service Provider Obligations for Content |
Content Standards and Protection of Minors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 6a | Protection of minors from harmful content |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
European Works Promotion
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
General Provisions and Jurisdiction
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
Platform Obligations
Video-sharing platform and enforcement requirements
Regulatory Bodies and Media Literacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
| Art. 33a | Media literacy measures |
Video-Sharing Platforms
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 28a | Jurisdiction over video-sharing platforms |
| Art. 28b | Platform protection measures |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808)?
EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808) is a compliance framework from European Union with 8 domains and 21 controls. The revised EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808, amending Directive 2010/13/EU) establishes the EU regulatory framework for audiovisual media services, including traditional TV broadcasts, on-demand services (Netflix, Amazon Prime), and video-sharing platforms (YouTube, TikTok). Key provisions include protection of minors, prohibition of incitement to hatred, advertising rules, European works promotion, and platform obligations. Transposed into national law across all 27 EU Member States. Complemented by the Digital Services Act for broader platform regulation. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808) have?
EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808) has 21 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Advertising and Commercial Communications (4 controls), Content Standards and Protection of Minors (4 controls), General Provisions and Jurisdiction (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808) map to?
EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD, Directive 2018/1808) maps to 545 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Digital Markets Act (38% coverage), FTC Health Breach Notification Rule (38% coverage), Australia Consumer Data Right — Banking (CDR) (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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