Media Law and Regulation
Thanks to his extensive expertise in media law, constitutional law, and digital regulation, Prof. Avv. Oreste Pollicino offers integrated legal advisory services to support companies, public authorities, and technology platforms in navigating the complex regulatory challenges related to audiovisual media services, digital content governance, and engagement with the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM).
Strategic Vision
Pollicino’s approach ensures that audiovisual businesses and digital platforms operate in full compliance with national and EU regulations, minimizing legal and reputational risks while seizing the opportunities presented by the regulated digital content market.
Key Advisory Areas
Audiovisual Media Services
Compliance with the Consolidated Law on Audiovisual Media Services
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Assistance in aligning with regulatory obligations for media service providers, including content standards, advertising rules, and child protection measures.
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Legal support in promoting cultural and linguistic diversity in programming in line with EU directives (AVMSD – Audiovisual Media Services Directive).
Licensing and Authorizations
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Guidance on obtaining and renewing licenses for audiovisual service providers and network operators.
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Legal advisory on transparency requirements regarding media ownership structures.
Audiovisual Advertising Regulation
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Compliance strategies for advertising and sponsorship standards, with a focus on sensitive content (e.g., food, alcohol, gambling).
Streaming and OTT Platforms
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Legal support for Over-the-Top (OTT) and streaming services in managing content production obligations and regulatory compliance.
Digital Content Regulation
Online Content Management
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Legal advice to digital platforms and social media operators on content moderation and takedown procedures in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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Support in handling fundamental rights linked to publication, removal, and user complaints.
Child Protection and User Rights
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Guidance in developing protective measures for minors online, including parental control tools and content reporting systems.
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Assistance in drafting transparent notice-and-action procedures for user content complaints.
Disinformation and Fake News
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Strategic advisory on disinformation mitigation policies, in coordination with regulatory authorities and EU initiatives.
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Audits and review of corporate content policies to promote reliability and integrity of information sources.
Relations with AGCOM
Institutional Engagement
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Representation and strategic support in communicating with AGCOM to fulfil regulatory obligations and respond to requests for information or inspections.
Public Consultations and Rulemaking
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Assistance in participating in public consultations on draft regulations or decisions initiated by AGCOM.
DSA and National Compliance
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Legal support to ensure compliance with AGCOM’s obligations under the DSA and related national regulations, including transparency and content monitoring rules.
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Assistance in preparing required reports, such as those related to hate speech, fake news, and sensitive content.
Sanctions and Litigation
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Legal defense in sanction proceedings initiated by AGCOM for breaches related to content, advertising, or transparency obligations.
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Representation in appeals against AGCOM decisions before administrative courts.
Specialized Services
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Editorial Responsibility Management: Legal advisory to content providers to ensure editorial choices are consistent with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks.
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Freedom of Expression Protection: Support in balancing freedom of expression with the protection of third-party rights in content moderation contexts.
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Algorithm Regulation and Transparency: Guidance on compliance with algorithmic transparency requirements for digital platforms under the DSA.
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European Content Quotas Monitoring: Support to streaming platforms and broadcasters in meeting mandatory quotas for European content.
Operational Approach
Initial Assessment
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Analysis of the client’s specific needs and mapping of regulatory obligations
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Identification of legal and operational risks
Strategy Development
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Drafting of corporate policies and compliance protocols
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Assistance in establishing internal systems for content moderation and governance
Implementation and Training
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Practical support during the rollout of compliance strategies and policies
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Training programs on media law, digital content regulation, and AGCOM procedures
Monitoring and Updates
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Periodic reviews of regulatory compliance
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Updates to internal procedures based on new laws and technological developments
Thanks to his extensive expertise in media law, constitutional law, and digital regulation, Prof. Avv. Oreste Pollicino offers integrated legal advisory services to support companies, public authorities, and technology platforms in navigating the complex regulatory challenges related to audiovisual media services, digital content governance, and engagement with the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM).
Strategic Vision
Pollicino’s approach ensures that audiovisual businesses and digital platforms operate in full compliance with national and EU regulations, minimizing legal and reputational risks while seizing the opportunities presented by the regulated digital content market.
Key Advisory Areas
Audiovisual Media Services
Compliance with the Consolidated Law on Audiovisual Media Services
-
Assistance in aligning with regulatory obligations for media service providers, including content standards, advertising rules, and child protection measures.
-
Legal support in promoting cultural and linguistic diversity in programming in line with EU directives (AVMSD – Audiovisual Media Services Directive).
Licensing and Authorizations
-
Guidance on obtaining and renewing licenses for audiovisual service providers and network operators.
-
Legal advisory on transparency requirements regarding media ownership structures.
Audiovisual Advertising Regulation
-
Compliance strategies for advertising and sponsorship standards, with a focus on sensitive content (e.g., food, alcohol, gambling).
Streaming and OTT Platforms
-
Legal support for Over-the-Top (OTT) and streaming services in managing content production obligations and regulatory compliance.
Digital Content Regulation
Online Content Management
-
Legal advice to digital platforms and social media operators on content moderation and takedown procedures in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
-
Support in handling fundamental rights linked to publication, removal, and user complaints.
Child Protection and User Rights
-
Guidance in developing protective measures for minors online, including parental control tools and content reporting systems.
-
Assistance in drafting transparent notice-and-action procedures for user content complaints.
Disinformation and Fake News
-
Strategic advisory on disinformation mitigation policies, in coordination with regulatory authorities and EU initiatives.
-
Audits and review of corporate content policies to promote reliability and integrity of information sources.
Relations with AGCOM
Institutional Engagement
-
Representation and strategic support in communicating with AGCOM to fulfil regulatory obligations and respond to requests for information or inspections.
Public Consultations and Rulemaking
-
Assistance in participating in public consultations on draft regulations or decisions initiated by AGCOM.
DSA and National Compliance
-
Legal support to ensure compliance with AGCOM’s obligations under the DSA and related national regulations, including transparency and content monitoring rules.
-
Assistance in preparing required reports, such as those related to hate speech, fake news, and sensitive content.
Sanctions and Litigation
-
Legal defense in sanction proceedings initiated by AGCOM for breaches related to content, advertising, or transparency obligations.
-
Representation in appeals against AGCOM decisions before administrative courts.
Specialized Services
-
Editorial Responsibility Management: Legal advisory to content providers to ensure editorial choices are consistent with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks.
-
Freedom of Expression Protection: Support in balancing freedom of expression with the protection of third-party rights in content moderation contexts.
-
Algorithm Regulation and Transparency: Guidance on compliance with algorithmic transparency requirements for digital platforms under the DSA.
-
European Content Quotas Monitoring: Support to streaming platforms and broadcasters in meeting mandatory quotas for European content.
Operational Approach
Initial Assessment
-
Analysis of the client’s specific needs and mapping of regulatory obligations
-
Identification of legal and operational risks
Strategy Development
-
Drafting of corporate policies and compliance protocols
-
Assistance in establishing internal systems for content moderation and governance
Implementation and Training
-
Practical support during the rollout of compliance strategies and policies
-
Training programs on media law, digital content regulation, and AGCOM procedures
Monitoring and Updates
-
Periodic reviews of regulatory compliance
-
Updates to internal procedures based on new laws and technological developments