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Saudi Arabia: Content moderation regulation in Audiovisual Media Law

Progress

Current status
in force
21 Mar 2018 in force
13 Dec 2017 in grace period
12 Dec 2017 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
streaming service provider
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

21 Mar 2018
in force

Implemented Audiovisual Media Law including content moderation regulation

On 21 March 2018, the Audiovisual Media Law was implemented, 90 days after its publication in the Umm al-Qura Gazette. The law ensures that the broadcasted media conforms to cultural, social, and legal considerations in the Kingdom. Any media conte…

Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
13 Dec 2017
in grace period

Entry into force with grace period of Audiovisual Media Law including content moderation regulation

On 13 December 2017, the Audiovisual Media Law entered into force through Royal Decree M/33. The law ensures that the broadcasted media conforms to cultural, social, and legal considerations in the Kingdom. Any media content should adhere to the "K…

Event type law
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body central government
12 Dec 2017
adopted

Adopted Audiovisual Media Law including content moderation regulation

On 12 December 2017, the Council of Ministers adopted the Audiovisual Media Law through Resolution N. 170. The law ensures that the broadcasted media conforms to cultural, social, and legal considerations in the Kingdom. Any media content should adh…

Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government