South Africa: Implemented Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 including content moderation regulation
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, streaming service provider, other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2015-11-22
under deliberation
2019-03-19
adopted
2019-09-19
adopted