Government legislation outlined by culture secretary Lucy Frazer will modernise the “outdated” 2003 Communications Act.
A draft Media Bill that has handed Ofcom regulatory power over streaming platforms has been unveiled by the UK’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms).
The legislation outlined by culture secretary Lucy Frazer will modernise the “outdated” 2003 Communications Act by bringing services such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ under a new Ofcom code that will allow the regulator to investigate and enforce standards, and protect audiences from harmful material.
The new bill will also cement the prominence of public service broadcasters (PSBs) in...
A draft Media Bill that has handed Ofcom regulatory power over streaming platforms has been unveiled by the UK’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms).
The legislation outlined by culture secretary Lucy Frazer will modernise the “outdated” 2003 Communications Act by bringing services such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ under a new Ofcom code that will allow the regulator to investigate and enforce standards, and protect audiences from harmful material.
The new bill will also cement the prominence of public service broadcasters (PSBs) in...
- 3/29/2023
- by Marian McHugh Broadcast¬John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
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