Stowarzyszenie Sygnał hosted another workshop on May 13, 2025, at TVN’s Warsaw headquarters. The session brought together media companies, legal professionals, and tech experts to discuss practical challenges in content protection. Topics included: 1. In-house Anti-Piracy Teams – How media companies build effective anti-piracy units. 2. Live Blocking – Legal frameworks and implementation models across […]
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Teresa Wierzbowska Named Digital Transformation Ambassador
President of the Stowarzyszenie Sygnał Teresa Wierzbowska was named one of Poland’s Digital Transformation Ambassadors at the 17th TIME Economic Forum in Warsaw. The title honors individuals driving digital progress in Poland, especially in areas of education, legal standards, and digital competency. Digital market expert Lidia Stępińska-Ustasiak emphasized the importance of education and the role […]
Public Hearing on New Online Services Legislation
Stowarzyszenie Sygnał President Teresa Wierzbowska took part in a public hearing at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding proposed amendments to the Act on the Provision of Electronic Services (Ustawa o zmianie ustawy o świadczeniu usług drogą elektroniczną oraz niektórych innych ustaw) The changes aim to make the internet safer and more transparent, including: – Better […]
Stowarzyszenie Sygnał at Parliamentary Subcommittee on Media and Audiovisual Policy
Stowarzyszenie Sygnał took part in a session of the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Media and Audiovisual Policy, where illegal streaming of sports events was the main topic. The session marked the start of legislative work on mechanisms for swiftly blocking illegal websites. Live blocking is essential for protecting real-time content like sports broadcasts and ensuring fair […]
Stowarzyszenie Sygnał at the International MPA/ACE Anti-Piracy Conference
On March 27, 2025, Stowarzyszenie Sygnał participated in a global anti-piracy conference hosted by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) in Amsterdam. A key focus was live blocking—the real-time shutdown of illegal streams—especially vital for sports broadcasts. Effective live blocking reduces losses and improves rights protection. Stowarzyszenie Sygnał […]
National Training on Audiovisual Piracy Prevention
On March 24–25, nearly 200 police officers and prosecutors joined an online training session on combating online audiovisual content theft. The event was co-organized by Stowarzyszenie Sygnał and the National Prosecutor’s Office in partnership with the Police Academy in Szczytno. Topics included streaming and sharing, legal liabilities, OSINT tools, and methods for calculating damages. A […]
2024 Golden Badges Awarded
Three police units were honored with the 2024 Golden Badges for outstanding work in combating content piracy. The awards, presented by the Anti-Piracy Coalition, were handed out at Police Headquarters in Warsaw by representatives of the Police, the Ministry of Culture, and the Stowarzyszenie Sygnał. The awards recognize effective actions against TV content violations and […]
Law, Media, Content Protection – Sygnał Workshop
On March 3, 2025, Sygnał hosted a workshop at the TVN headquarters in Warsaw. Participants included media professionals and intellectual property experts. The agenda covered recent legal changes, including the AI Act and copyright amendments, as well as challenges in online content blocking. The second part featured case studies on issues like impersonation of journalists, […]
General Assembly of the Stowarzyszenie Sygnał
The General Assembly of the Stowarzyszenie Sygnał will be held on March 19, 2025. The agenda includes: 1. Opening of the Assembly and election of the Chairperson 2. Confirmation of formal requirements and approval of the agenda; election of the ballot committee 3. Annual Activity Report for 2024 4. Financial Report for 2024 5. Audit […]
“Enforcement of IP rights in the digital environment and in light of new legislative developments” – Seminar on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Environment
On February 20, 2025, an international seminar titled “Enforcement of IP rights in the digital environment and in light of new legislative developments” was held in Kraków. The event was organized by the Department of Copyright and Film Law of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the Polish Patent Office, and the European Union […]