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IMCO-PR-732754 → A-9-2023-0009
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- IMCO-PR-732754 report parliamentary committee draft of 16 Jun 2022
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- A-9-2023-0009 Plenary report of 26 Jan 2023
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- 46 changes to the text
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- on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transparency and targeting of political advertising
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- on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transparency and targeting of political advertising
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Part 6 of 8: Paragraphs 301–360
AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 3 – point b: (b) keep records on the use of targeting, the relevant mechanisms, techniques and parameters used, and the source(s) of personal data used.
AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 3 – point c: (c) provide, together with the indication that it is political advertisement, additional information necessary to allow the individual concerned to understand the logic involved and the main parameters of the technique used, and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques;
AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new): (ca) make an internal annual risk assessment of the use of those techniques on the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals and the society as a whole; the results of these risk assessments shall be made publicly available.
AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 4: 4. Political advertising publishers making use of targeting techniques involving the processing of personal data shall include in the transparency notice required under Article 7a(1), additional information necessary to enable the individual concerned to understand the logic involved and the main parameters of the technique used, and the use of third party data and additional analytical techniques. / It shall include, in particular, the following information: / (a) the targeting goals, mechanisms and logic including the inclusion and exclusion parameters, and the reasons for choosing those parameters; / (b) the period of dissemination, the number of individuals to whom the advertisement is disseminated; / (c) a link to or a clear indication of where the policy referred to in paragraph 3(a) can be easily retrieved.
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new): 4a. Where the controller is different from the advertising publisher, the controller shall transmit the internal policy referred to in point (a) of paragraph 3 to the political advertising publisher and ensure that the information referred to in this paragraph or a reference to it is communicated to the political advertising publisher to enable the political advertising publisher to comply with its obligation under this Regulation. Information shall be transmitted in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with best practice and industry standards, by means of a standardised automated process, where technically possible.
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RemovedArticle 12 – paragraph 4 b (new): 4b. Providers of advertising services shall transmit to the controllers the information necessary to comply with paragraphs 3, 4 and 4a.
AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 5: 5. Political advertising publishers making use of targeting or ad delivery techniques referred to in paragraph 3 shall include in or together with the advertisement and in the transparency notice required under Article 7a(1) a reference to effective means to support individuals exercise their rights under Regulation (EU) 2016/679. The transparency notice shall visibly link to an easily accessible interface in which users can withdraw their consent or modify the personal data they provided for the sole purpose of online political advertising as referred to in paragraphs 1c and 1d.
RemovedArticle 12 – paragraph 5: 5. Political advertising publishers making use of targeting or amplification techniques referred to in paragraph 3 shall include in or together with the advertisement and in the transparency notice required under Article 7 a reference to effective means to support individuals exercise their rights under Regulation (EU) 2016/679, in particular, a reference to individuals’ right to give or refuse consent in the context of political advertising and targeting or amplification techniques involving the processing of personal data referred to in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, with a link to an interface enabling them to exercise of that right.
AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 7: 7. Providers of advertising services shall transmit to the controller the information necessary to comply with paragraphs 3, 4 and 4a.
RemovedArticle 12 – paragraph 8: 8. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 to amend Annex II by adding, modifying or removing elements of the list of information to be provided pursuant to paragraph 3(c) of this Article in light of technological developments in relevant scientific research, and developments in supervision by competent authorities and relevant guidance issued by competent bodies.
AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 8: deleted
RemovedArticle 14 – paragraph 1: 1. Service providers that provide political advertising services in the Union but do not have an establishment in the Union shall designate, in writing, and register with the national single points of contact, a natural or legal person as their legal representative in one of the Member States where the provider offers its services. Member States shall keep publicly available registers of all legal representatives registered on their territory under this Regulation.
AddedArticle 13 – title: Transmission of information concerning online targeting or ad delivery to other interested entities
RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 3: 3. Each Member State shall designate one or more competent authorities to be responsible for the consistent application and enforcement of the aspects of this Regulation not referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. Each competent authority designated under this paragraph shall structurally enjoy full independence both from the sector and from any external intervention or political pressure. It shall in full independence effectively monitor and take the measures necessary and proportionate to ensure compliance with this Regulation.
AddedArticle 14 – paragraph 1: 1. Service providers that provide political advertising services in the Union but do not have an establishment in the Union shall designate, in writing, a natural or legal person as their legal representative in one of the Member States where the provider offers its services and register them with the national single points of contact. / Service providers shall notify the name, postal address, email address and telephone number of their legal representative to the national single point of contact in the Member State where that legal representative resides or is established. / Member States shall keep publicly available registers of all legal representatives registered on their territory under this Regulation and shall ensure that that information is easily accessible and that it is accurate and up to date. / The Commission shall keep a publicly available and easily accessible and machine-readable database of legal representatives registered within the Union under this Regulation.
RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 6: 6. Member States shall ensure effective and structured cooperation among all relevant competent authorities designated under paragraph 2 and 3 in particular in the framework of national elections networks, to facilitate the swift and secured exchange of information on issues connected to the exercise of their supervisory and enforcements tasks pursuant to this Regulation, including by jointly identifying infringements, sharing findings and expertise, and liaising on the application and enforcement of relevant rules.
AddedArticle 14 – paragraph 2: 2. The legal representative shall be responsible for ensuring compliance, and may be held liable for non-compliance, with the obligations under this Regulation, without prejudice to the liability and legal actions that could be initiated against the service provider. The legal representative shall be the addressee for all communications with the relevant service provider provided for in this Regulation. Any communication to that legal representative shall be deemed to be a communication to the represented service provider.
RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 7: 7. Each Member State shall designate one competent authority as a contact point at Union level for the purposes of all aspects of this Regulation.
AddedArticle 14 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2a. Service providers shall provide their legal representative with necessary powers and sufficient resources to guarantee efficient and timely cooperation with the Member States’ competent authorities and, where relevant, the Commission, and to ensure the compliance with with their decisions.
RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 9: 9. Within the framework of the European Cooperation Network on Elections, a permanent Network of National Contact Points shall be established. The purpose of the Network of National Contact Points shall be to serve as a platform for regular exchange of information and structured cooperation between national contact points and the Commission on all aspects of this regulation. / In particular, the Network of National Contact Points shall facilitate: / (a) the swift and secured exchange of information and best practices among national contact points and other relevant authorities; / (b) the preparation, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, of common lines of action, including common interpretative guidance, codes of conduct and standards in accordance with Article 18a (2) to support the sponsors and providers of political advertising services, to comply with the requirements of this Regulation in harmonised way; / (c) the development of harmonised approach on sanctions applicable at national level for infringements of this Regulation, including by determining a common range for minimum and maximum penalties; / (d) the cooperation at Union level to guarantee harmonised enforcement of this Regulation. / The Network of National Contact Points shall meet at regular intervals and, where necessary, upon duly justified request of the Commission or a Member State. / The Commission shall take part in the meetings of the Network of National Contact Points and provide administrative …
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. In case the political advertising publisher is a very large online platform within the meaning or a very large online search engine within the meaning of Article 33 of Regulation 2022/2065, the European Data Protection Board may initiate an investigation, at the request of national authorities, the Commission, or on its own initiative after consulting the relevant national authorities if it suspects the infringement of Article - 12 or Article 12 of this Regulation.
RemovedArticle 16 – paragraph 4: 4. Infringements of Articles 5 and 7 shall be considered to be particularly serious where they concern political advertising published or disseminated during an electoral period and directed to citizens in the Member State in which the relevant election is being organised. / Member States may also impose periodic penalty payments to compel sponsors, providers of political advertising services and publishers to put to an end to a serious and repeated violation of the provisions of this Regulation. Member States shall notify the Commission of the type and the amount of the penalties imposed under this subparagraph. / Member States shall report annually on the type and amount of penalties imposed to enforce the provisions of this Regulation. The Commission shall summarise and evaluate these reports annually and also as part of the review process provided for in Article 18.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 1 b (new): 1b. The initiation of investigation pursuant to paragraph 1a of this Article by the European Data Protection Board shall relieve the national data protection authority or authorities, or any competent authority where applicable, of its powers regarding the infringement at stake to supervise and enforce the obligations under this Regulation.
RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 1: Within two years after each election to the European Parliament and for the first time by 31 December 2026 at the latest, the Commission shall submit a report on the evaluation and review of this Regulation. This report shall assess the need for amendment to this Regulation, in particular with regard to: / (a) the scope of the Regulation and definition of political advertising in Article 2 (2); / (b) the effectiveness of declaration and mechanisms to identify the political nature of an advertisement in Articles 2a and 5; / (c) the effectiveness of the Codes of conduct adopted under Article 18a; / (d) the effectiveness of governance and the possibility for the Commission to introduce minimum sanctions across the Union for infringements of the obligations laid down in Articles 5 to 14; / (e ) effectiveness of provisions of this Regulation in view of technological, scientific and other developments. / The report shall be made public.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 1 c (new): 1c. The national data protection authorities shall, within 15 days after being informed of initiation of the investigation, or within seven days if within 60 days immediately preceding elections or referendums as referred to in Article 12(1d), transmit to the European Data Protection Board any information they hold about the infringement at stake.
RemovedArticle 18 а (new): Article 18a / Codes of conduct, interpretative guidance and standards / 1. The Commission shall encourage Member States authorities to prepare common interpretative guidance, codes of conduct and standards to support the sponsors, service providers acting on the behalf of sponsors, and providers of political advertising services in the application of the provisions laid down in this Regulation, in particular in Articles 2, 2a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15 and 16. / In the preparation of these common interpretative guidance, codes of conduct and standards, the specific characteristics of the relevant service providers involved and the specific needs of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Article 3 of Directive 2013/34/EU shall be taken into account. / 2. The Codes of conduct referred to in the first paragraph shall be prepared within the framework of the work of the Network of National Contact Points as referred to in Article 15 of this Regulation. They shall be developed in cooperation with other relevant coordination bodies at European level, such as ERGA, with the support of relevant expertise from Member State authorities, civil society and industry, and shall take into account the work of relevant international and European standard setting bodies. / 3. The Codes of conduct referred to in the first paragraph shall in particular support the sponsors, service providers acting on the behalf of sponsors, and providers of political advertising services…
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 1 d (new): 1d. In the exercise of its powers of investigation under this Regulation the European Data Protection Board shall request the individual or joint support of any national data protection authority or authorities concerned by the suspected infringement, including the data protection authority of establishment.
RemovedArticle 19 – paragraph 2: 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 7(1a), Article 7a(6) and Article 12(8) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of [until the applicWhere, on the basis of the assessment referred to in the first subparagraph, it finds that the common interpretative guidance, codes of conduct or standards referred to in paragraph 1 do not adequately support sponsors, service providers acting on behalf of sponsors, and providers of political advertising services in the application of the provisions laid down in this Regulation, and in particular in Articles 2, 2a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15 and 16, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 supplementing this Regulation by establishing the elements listed in points (a) to (e) of paragraph 3. ation of this regulation is evaluated, two years after the next European Parliamentary elections].
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 2: 2. Member States shall designate competent authorities that are to supervise and monitor the compliance of providers of intermediary services within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Sevices Act) with the obligations laid down in Articles 5 to 11 and 14 of this Regulation, where applicable. The competent authorities designated under Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) may also be one of the competent authorities designated to monitor the compliance of online intermediaries with the obligations laid down in Articles 5 to 11 and 14 of this Regulation. The Digital Services Coordinator referred to in Article 49 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 in each Member State shall be responsible for ensuring coordination at national level in respect of providers of intermediary services as defined by Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act). Article 58(1) to (4) and Article 60(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) shall be applicable for matters related to the application of this Regulation as regards providers of intermediary services.
RemovedArticle 19 – paragraph 3: 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 7 (1a), Article 7a(6) and Article 12(8) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2a. To the extent that the Commission has exclusive competence to monitor the compliance of very large online platforms and of very large search engines within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) with the obligations laid down in that Regulation, it shall be competent to monitor their compliance with Article 5(2d) and Article 7b(2) of this Regulation.
RemovedArticle 19 – paragraph 3a (new): 3a. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 3: 3. Each Member State shall designate one or more competent authorities to be responsible for the consistent application and enforcement of the aspects of this Regulation not referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. The national competent authorities may be the same as those referred in Article 30 of Directive 2010/13/EU. Each competent authority designated under this paragraph shall structurally enjoy full independence both from the sector and from any external intervention or political pressure. It shall, acting in full independence, effectively monitor and take the measures necessary and proportionate to ensure consistent supervision, compliance with and enforcement of this Regulation.
RemovedArticle 19 – paragraph 5: 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 7 (1a), Article 7a(6) or Article 12(8) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 4: 4. Competent authorities referred to in paragraph 3, where exercising their supervisory tasks in relation to this Regulation, shall have at least the power to request to access to data, documents or any necessary information from providers of political advertising services, for the performance of their supervisory tasks. Competent authorities shall use that data only for the purpose of monitoring and assessing compliance with this Regulation, in accordance with relevant legislation on the protection of personal data and the protection of confidential informitation, and with the objective to maintain the security of the services.
RemovedArticle 19 a (new): Article 19a / Committee procedure / 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. / 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. / Where the committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft implementing act and Article 5(4), third subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new): (aa) request access to data, documents, or any necessary information from the providers of political advertising services;
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 5 – point a b (new): (ab) order an end to infringements and, where appropriate, impose remedies that are proportionate to the infringement and necessary to bring it effectively to an end;
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 5 – point c: (c) impose administrative fines and financial penalties, including periodic penalty payments;
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new): (ca) carry out, or, where necessary in accordance with national law, request a judicial authority in their Member State to order inspections of any premises that providers of political advertising services use for purposes related to their trade, business, craft or profession, or to request other public authorities to do so, in order to examine, seize, take or obtain copies of information relating to a suspected infringement in any form, irrespective of the storage medium;
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 5 a (new): 5a. Paragraphs 4 and 5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the European Data Protection Board.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 5 b (new): 5b. Member States shall ensure that national competent authorities have all necessary means to carry out their tasks, including sufficient technical, financial and human resources to adequately supervise sponsors and providers of political advertising services under their competence.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 6: 6. Member States shall ensure that there is effective and structured cooperation among all relevant competent authorities and supervisory authorities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 in particular in the framework of national elections networks, so as to facilitate the swift and secured exchange of information on issues connected to the exercise of their supervisory and enforcements tasks pursuant to this Regulation, including by jointly identifying infringements, sharing findings and expertise, and liaising on the application and enforcement of relevant rules.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 7: 7. Where a Member State designates one or more competent authorities, it shall ensure that the respective tasks of those authorities are clearly defined and that they cooperate closely and effectively when performing their tasks. Each Member State shall designate one competent authority as a national contact point at Union level for the purposes of all aspects of this Regulation. National contact points shall ensure effective cooperation between national competent authorities and with other national contact points and Union level authorities. Member States shall make publicly available the contact details of their national contact points. Member States concerned shall communicate the name of the other competent authorities and their respective tasks to the Network of National Contact Points.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 8 – point a: (a) the competent authorities applying supervisory or enforcement measures in a Member State shall, via the contact point referred to in paragraph 7, and without undue delay, and in any event no later than one month after a cooperation request, inform and consult the competent authorities in the other Member State(s) concerned on the supervisory and enforcement measures taken and their follow-up;
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 8 – point c: (c) a competent authority shall, upon receipt of a justified request from another competent authority, provide the other competent authority with assistance so that the supervision or enforcement measures referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 can be implemented in an effective, efficient and consistent manner. The relevant competent authority so requested shall, via the contact points referred to in paragraph 7 and, without undue delay, and in any event no later than one month after a cooperation request, provide a response communicating the information requested, or informing that it does not consider that the conditions for requesting assistance under this Regulation have been met. Any information exchanged in the context of assistance requested and provided under this Article shall be used only in respect of the matter for which it was requested.
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 8 a (new): 8a. Compliance with this Regulation by providers of political advertising services shall be subject to the competence of the Member State where the provider has its establishment. In case the provider is established in more than one Member State, it shall be deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the Member State in which it has its main establishment. Without prejudice to paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authority or authorities of all Member States shall cooperate with and assist each other as necessary. / Where a national competent authority has reasons to suspect that a sponsor, provider or publisher of political advertising services infringed this Regulation in a manner affecting individuals in the Member State of that competent authority, it may request the contact point of establishment to assess the matter and to take the necessary investigatory and enforcement measures referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Article. A request shall be substantiated, justified and proportionate and at least indicate: / (a) the point of contact or legal representative of the provider of the political advertisement services concerned as provided for in Article 14; / (b) a description of the relevant facts, the provisions of this Regulation concerned and the reasons why the competent authority that sent the request suspects that the provider infringed this Regulation, including the description of the negative effects of the alleged infringement; / (c) any other information that the c…
AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 9: 9. Within the framework of the European Cooperation Network on Elections, a permanent Network of National Contact Points shall be established. The Network of National Contact Points shall serve as a platform for regular exchange of information and structured cooperation between national contact points and the Commission on all aspects of this Regulation. / In particular, the Network of National Contact Points shall facilitate: / (a) the swift and secured exchange of information and best practices among national contact points and other relevant authorities; / (b) the preparation, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, of common lines of action to help sponsors and providers of political advertising services, to comply with the requirements of this Regulation in harmonised way; / (c) the development of a harmonised approach on sanctions applicable at national level for infringements of this Regulation; / (d) the cooperation at Union level to guarantee a harmonised enforcement of this Regulation. / The Network of National Contact Points shall meet at least twice a year and, where necessary, at the duly justified request of the Commission or a Member State. It shall work in close cooperation with the European Regulators Group for AudioVisual Media Services, and other relevant authorities and networks. The Commission shall take part in the meetings of the Network of National Contact Points and provide administrative support.
AddedArticle 15 a (new): Article 15a / Right to lodge a complaint / Any person, or entity shall have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent authority that is the national contact point of the Member State where that entity or person is located or established against sponsors and providers of political advertising services, alleging an infringement of this Regulation. / The contact point of the Member State may dismiss any complaint which it deems manifestly unfounded and shall notify the complainant of its decision. / The contact point of the Member State shall transmit without undue delay complaints that fall within the competence of another competent authority in the same Member State to that competent authority. The contact point of the Member State shall transmit complaints that fall within the competence of another competent authority in another Member State to the contact point of that Member State within 10 working days. / The competent authority receiving the complaint shall assess, and where appropriate, act within fifteen working days. During electoral periods, the assessment shall take place within five working days. / During those proceedings, all parties shall have the right to be heard and receive appropriate information about the status of the complaint, in accordance with relevant national law.
AddedArticle 15 b (new): Article 15b / Activity reports / National contact points, designated pursuant to Article 15(7), shall draw up a standardised annual report on the activities covered by this Regulation of all competent authorities designated under in Article 15, including details of the number of complaints received pursuant to Article 15a and an overview of their follow-up. / The national contact points shall make the annual reports available to the public in a machine-readable format, and shall transmit them to the European Cooperation Network on Elections and, in the case of elections to the European Parliament, to the European Parliament.
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 1: 1. In relation to Articles 3a to 11, 13 and 14 Member States shall lay down rules on sanctions including administrative fines and financial penalties applicable to providers of political advertising services under their jurisdiction for infringements of the present Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The sanctions provided for shall in each individual case be timely, effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 3 – point a: (a) the nature, gravity, recurrence and duration of the infringement;
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 3 – point d: (d) any relevant previous infringements and any other aggravating or mitigating factor applicable to the circumstances of the case;
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 3 – point e: (e) the degree of cooperation with the competent authority; and
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new): (ea) the size and economic capacity of the political advertising service provider.
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 4: 4. Infringements of Articles 3a, 5, 7, 7a and 7b shall be considered to be particularly serious where they concern political advertising published or disseminated during an electoral period and directed to citizens in the Member State in which the relevant election or referendum is being organised. / Member States may also impose periodic penalty payments to compel sponsors, providers of political advertising services and publishers to put to an end to a serious and repeated violation of this Regulation.
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 4 a (new): 4a. National contact points shall notify the Commission of the type and the amount of the penalties imposed. Member States shall report annually on the type and amount of penalties imposed to enforce this Regulation. The Commission shall also periodically draw up a report for the purposes of Article 18 of this Regulation.
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 6: 6. For infringements of the obligations laid down in Articles -12 and 12, the supervisory authorities referred to in Article 51 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the European Data Protection Board may use the investigative and corrective powers laid down in that Regulation and within their scope of their competence impose administrative fines in line with Article 83 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and up to the amount referred to in Article 83(5) of that Regulation.
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 6 a (new): 6a. In case of particularly serious and systemic infringements of the obligations laid down in Articles -12 and 12 by the sponsor, where the political advertising publisher is a very large online platform or a very large online search engine within the meaning of Article 33 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, the European Data Protection Board may order, for a strictly limited period of time, which does not exceed 15 days, the very large online platform or search engine not to provide targeting and ad delivery services for that particular sponsor, pursuant to Article 15(1a). Such suspension may be imposed in addition to or instead of an administrative fine.
AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 7: 7. For infringements of the obligations laid down in Articles -12 and 12, the supervisory authority referred to in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 may use the investigative and corrective powers laid down in that Regulation and impose within the scope of its competence administrative fines in line with Article 66 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 up to the amount referred to in Article 66 (3) of that Regulation.
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