Online Platforms and Platform Work Estonia Legally binding definition of online platforms Specific register of online platforms Specific regulation applicable to online platforms Online platforms are considered to be employers In 2021, the Information Society Services Act was amended with the objective of ensuring enforcement of the EU’s Platforms Regulation and the e-Commerce Directive in Estonia. The amendment designates the Consumer Pro­tection and Technical Regulatory Authority to exercise supervision over providers of online intermediation services and specifies liability for violation of the Act. 7% Only 7% of the wor­king population in Estonia work via platforms at least once a week. This is approximately 56,000 people. Estonian workers consider platform work to be a tempo­rary activity rather than a long-term career choice. Most workers combine platfrom work with other activties. The average net income of people wor­king via platforms is lower than those who do not work via a platform. Four international platforms have their headquarters in Estonia. Bolt is a transportation network company that was founded in 2013. The platform operates in 300 cities in 45 countries around the world. GoWorkaBit is an online staffing platform for on-site short-term jobs that was founded in 2013. In 2021, the company had a turnover of €1,844,320. Promoty is a platform that helps brands and agencies to find the right influencers. The platform was founded in 2017. Currently, the company works on influencer marketing campaign in eight markets covering the Baltics, Nordics and Netherlands. UpSteam is a mobile car-wash platform that was founded in 2017. The platform operates in Estonia and Finland.