South Africa: Content Moderation Regulation in Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022
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Implemented Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 including content moderation regulation
On 1 March 2022, the Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 entered into force. The Act prohibits the online publication and distribution of private sexual photographs and films, child pornography, propaganda for war or is an incitement to violen…
Signed Films and Publications Amendment Act including content moderation regulation
On 19 September 2019, the Films and Publications Amendment Act was signed by the President of South Africa. The Act prohibits the online publication and distribution of private sexual photographs and films, child pornography, propaganda for war or i…
Adopted Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) including content moderation regulation
On 19 March 2019, the Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) was adopted after being passed by both Houses. The Bill prohibits the online publication and distribution of private sexual photographs and films, child pornography, propaganda f…
Introduced Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) including content moderation regulation
On 22 November 2015, the Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) was introduced to the National Assembly. The Bill prohibits the online publication and distribution of private sexual photographs and films, child pornography, propaganda for …