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South Africa: Implemented Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 including content moderation authority governance

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Implemented Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 including content moderation authority governance

On 1 March 2022, the Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 entered into force. The Amendment Act expands the powers of the Film and Publication Board to regulate online content.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
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

On 22 November 2015, the Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) was introduced to the Nat…

2019-03-19
adopted

On 19 March 2019, the Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) was adopted after being pass…

2019-09-19
adopted

On 19 September 2019, the Films and Publications Amendment Act was signed by the President of South…

2022-03-01
in force

On 1 March 2022, the Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 entered into force. The Amendment Ac…