Progress

Current status
in force
01 Mar 2022 in force
19 Sep 2019 adopted
19 Mar 2019 adopted
22 Nov 2015 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
streaming service provider
other service provider
Government Branch
legislature
executive
Government Body
parliament
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Mar 2022
in force

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…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
19 Sep 2019
adopted

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…

Source
Event type law
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government
19 Mar 2019
adopted

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…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
22 Nov 2015
under deliberation

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 …

Source
Event type law
Action type introduction
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament

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