The operator's liability for copyright violations committed by users of its platform

The Court of Justice the European Union has recently issued a judgment in joined cases C-682/18 (YouTube) and C-683/18 (Cyando) relating to operator's liability for copyright infringements committed by users its platform within meaning Art. 3, paragraph 1 Directive 2001/29 on information society. In cited Luxembourg, there are two specific platforms being concerned: popular video-sharing file hosting sharing (Uploaded). was passed almost year after public defender's opinion had been published. meantime, exactly since June 7th 2021, new regime infringement certain internet came into effect (Article 17 2019/790 single digital market). Although weeks 17. entered force, it great importance, especially considering fact that one hand, not all EU member states implemented 2019/790, other EU, through Digital Services Act, trying modernize regulations concerning regulation. paper, author has, referring art. analyzed judgments combined YouTube Cyando, as well regarding Poland's claim annulment 2019/790. analysis shown should establish balance between rights holders protection side, exercising basic such freedom speech side.