20:13 24 September 2025
Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski denies internet censorship
Poland’s government has adopted a draft amendment to the Act on Electronic Services to implement the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski defended the proposal in parliament, stressing it targets financial fraud, child exploitation content, Russian disinformation, and other illegal online material. He rejected accusations of censorship as “lies,” arguing the law strengthens cybersecurity and shields Poland from hostile narratives. Oversight will be shared among the Office of Electronic Communications, the National Broadcasting Council, and the Competition and Consumer Protection Office.
The law enables authorities and individuals to request blocking of illegal content, with authors notified and allowed to respond, though final decisions rest with regulators and courts.
