Tumblr becomes second social media firm to initiate judicial review against media regulator

Coimisíun Na Meán’s Online Safety Code proposes strict provisions aimed at protecting the public from hate-filled content and stopping children from accessing adult content online

Following Reddit, Tumblr has taken the case over its designation as a “video-sharing platform service” that will have strict obligations under Coimisíun Na Meán’s Online Safety Code

Social media company Tumblr has become the second firm to initiate Judicial Review proceedings against Ireland’s media regulator, in a row over the watchdog’s bid to clamp down on hate-filled content and prevent children from accessing adult content online.

Following Reddit, Tumblr has taken the case over its designation as a “video-sharing platform service” that will have strict obligations under Coimisíun Na Meán’s Online Safety Code, which remains out for public consultation until the end of the month.