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 (24)
Audience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-18 | Audience Measurement Methodology |
Concentrations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-13 | Concentrations Affecting Media Pluralism |
Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-11 | Cooperation and Mutual Assistance Between NRAs |
Digital Environment Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 18 | Documentation Keeping |
| Art. 19 | Automatically Generated Logs |
| Art. 20 | Corrective Actions and Duty of Information |
Editorial
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-03 | Editorial Independence and Source Protection |
| EMFA-08 | Editorial Decisions Safeguards |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-25 | Penalties and Enforcement |
Fundamental Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-01 | Right of Recipients to Pluralistic Media Offer |
| EMFA-02 | Rights of Media Service Providers |
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 |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-09 | National Regulatory Authority Independence |
| EMFA-10 | European Board for Media Services |
Independent Media Authorities and European Board
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Data and Data Governance |
| Art. 13 | Transparency and Provision of Information to Deployers |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Compliance with the Requirements |
| Art. 9 | Risk Management System |
Internal Market
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-24 | Cross Border Service Provision Safeguards |
Market Concentrations and Economic Resources
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 21 | Cooperation with Competent Authorities |
| Art. 22 | Authorised Representatives of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
Monitoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-14 | Pluralism Monitoring Report |
National Measures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-12 | Measures of Member States Affecting Media |
Oversight
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-21 | National Independent Authority Oversight on State Advertising |
Platforms
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-15 | Very Large Online Platform Content Moderation of Media |
| EMFA-16 | Self-Declaration by Media Service Providers |
| EMFA-17 | Structured Dialogue with VLOPs |
Public Media
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-05 | Independence of Public Service Media |
| EMFA-06 | Adequate Funding of Public Service Media |
Redress
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-23 | Complaints and Redress for Media Providers |
Regulatory Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 14 | Human Oversight |
| Art. 15 | Accuracy, Robustness and Cybersecurity |
| Art. 16 | Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 17 | Quality Management System |
Rights and Duties of Media Service Providers and Recipients
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Prohibited AI Practices |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-22 | Risk Assessment for Independence Risks |
State Advertising
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-19 | Transparency of State Advertising and Procurement |
| EMFA-20 | Annual Reporting on State Advertising Allocation |
Surveillance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-04 | Ban on Spyware Against Journalists |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMFA-07 | Transparency of Media Ownership |
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)
26%
16 controls mapped
Compare →Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
25%
15 controls mapped
Compare →EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector
25%
15 controls mapped
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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 24 domains and 63 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 63 controls organised across 24 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 613 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) (26% coverage), Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (25% coverage), EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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