South Africa: Film and Publication Board regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
Progress
Current status
adopted
11 Apr 2024 revoked
01 Mar 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Terminated FPB's regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
On 11 April 2024, the Film and Publication Board (FPB)’s regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526) were terminated after the FPB announced its withdra…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
termination
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Adopted FPB regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
On 1 March 2024, the Film and Publication Board (FPB) of South Africa adopted regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526). The regulations aim to combat …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body