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
21 Apr 2024 adopted
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

21 Apr 2024
adopted

Implemented FPB's regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)

On 21 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) entered into force. In particular, the service prov…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
01 Mar 2024
adopted

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 …

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body