7 Amendments of Neena GILL related to 2007/2253(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for an even-h balandced approach to interpretation of the digital dividend, in whichthe allocation of spectrum to ensure equitable access for smaller and larger players, thereby safeguards foring media pluralism are a priority concern;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is concerned by the dominance of a few large online players, which restricts new market entrants and thereby stifles creativity and entrepreneurship in this sector;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Refers to the dominant position of Google in the targeted online advertising market, which endangers media pluralism since Google can use opaque price setting mechanisms for publishers who are dependent on its advertising;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Doubts whether commercial incentives are enough to ensure that Internet search engines will produce an objective search resultIs concerned about the merger of Google and Double Click, which may result in a gatekeeper for targeted online advertising services based on the personal data of internet users; considers that effective monitoring is essential to avoid misuse of a dominant position; calls on the Commission to propose a model in this connectionrespect;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for greater transparency with respect to personal data and information kept on users by Internet search engines, email providers and social networking sites;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Welcomes the growth of online blogging as a means for increasing the variety of e-content; is concerned however that there is a real danger that blogging might be used to pursue personal agendas, propaganda, or as a means for commercial marketing; calls on the Commission therefore to explore means of ensuring greater information about sponsors and affiliates within blogs;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is concerned that public broadcasters in some Member States are restricting new programming in traditional areas in favour of digital/online programming which is not accessible to all citizens, especially those without digital/online facilities; is concerned furthermore that this may have detrimental consequences for many SMEs which are content creators; calls on the Commission to monitor this activity and stresses the need to ensure both vertical and horizontal plurality in all forms of media;