New Regulatory Framework For Digital Platforms And Services In Iraq

On 17 February 2025, the Communications and Media Commission ("CMC") of Iraq formally issued the Framework Regulations for Digital Platforms and Services ("FDP"). The CMC is the regulatory authority for the media, telecommunications, and information technology sectors in Iraq. The FDP introduces a comprehensive regulatory mechanism for digital platforms operating within Iraq, establishing licensing, registration, and notification obligations, as well as compliance standards across multiple digital sectors. Below is a summary of a few key provisions and what they mean for service providers.

Scope of Application

The FDP applies to all digital platforms and service providers that operate, distribute, or provide access to digital services or content to users within Iraq (herein referred to as "Service Providers"). The FDP defines "Digital Services" as the "provision of digital access to users in Iraq, either free of charge or for a fee, to the digital platform" This