Ombudsman announces monitoring of content language on YouTube and TikTok
26 December 2024 07:26
Language Ombudsman Taras Kremin said that Ukraine may tighten supervision over the use of the Ukrainian language on the Internet. Kremin made the statement in an interview with Novosti.LIVE TV channel , according to
“We must fight for unity and Ukrainian children who, unfortunately, use Russian-language programs – whether cartoons or TV series – through mobile applications, for example, in popular social networks such as TikTok. We must work to make this less common,” Kremin said.
According to him, the legislation on the regulation of the Ukrainian language on the Internet will be changed.
“…I think Ukrainian legislation will be significantly changed, because the issue of regulating the Ukrainian language on the Internet is one of the most important components of our entry into the European community,” Kremin said.
According to him, the “new regulations” will affect, in particular, video platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.
He also emphasized that these changes are “an important step towards European integration.”
As reported by
Kremin reminded that in accordance with part six of Article 27 of the Language Law, Internet representations (including websites, web pages in social networks) of state authorities, local governments, enterprises, institutions and organizations of state and municipal ownership, media registered in Ukraine, as well as business entities selling goods and services in Ukraine and registered in Ukraine, are to be made in the state language.
According to the Commissioner, as of September 10, 2024, 49 warnings have already been issued and 16 fines imposed for violation of Article 27 (for the absence of a Ukrainian-language version of the website or for loading the website in a non-state language by default)
For violation of the law on the state language on the Internet, violators may be held administratively liable with a fine of 200 to 300 tax-free minimum incomes (UAH 3,400 to 5,100) or a warning if the violation is committed for the first time, Kremin reminded.
Repeated violations within a year are subject to a fine of 500 to 700 non-taxable minimum incomes (UAH 8,500 to 1,900).
You can report violations of the Language Law through the electronic form on the website, send a letter to [email protected] or to the following address: 12 Muzeiny Lane, Kyiv, 01001, Ukraine.
