In the relationships between press companies and digital platforms, one cannot overlook the possibility of disputes. In the event of conflict, companies can either unilaterally or collectively propose legal actions outside the court by opting for arbitration or other alternatives.
It is for that reason that the Publishers' Rights regulation exists to regulate an independent committee established and determined by the Press Council. Such a committee will be tasked with ensuring that digital platform companies fulfill their obligations, including those related to press companies.
The committee is expected to work to facilitate the implementation of arbitration and other measures for resolving disputes involving press companies and digital platforms.
In addition, the committee wields a supervisory function, meaning it has the right to oversee efforts made by digital platform companies to fulfill their responsibilities.
In that context, the committee will then provide recommendations to the communication and informatics minister regarding the results of its supervision.
According to the regulation, the committee can comprise up to 11 members. In a committee of 11, it should consist of five representatives of the Press Council, one official at a ministry, and five independent experts on digital platform services.
The regulation stipulates that the number of members from the Press Council and independent experts should always be equal and that the coordinating minister for political, legal, and security affairs has the right to appoint expert members of the committee.
In fulfilling its task, the committee should make decisions under a collective collegial system and ensure the accountability of every decision it makes. In the event of a stalemate, the committee may make a decision through a voting process to find the voice of majority.
Before making any decisions, it is imperative for the committee to take into account inputs coming from opinions and insights developed amid the society while upholding the principles of transparency, independence, and justice in dispute settlements.
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