South Africa: Adopted Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) including content moderation regulation
Description
Adopted Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) including content moderation regulation
On 19 March 2019, the Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) was adopted after being passed by both Houses. The Bill prohibits the online publication and distribution of private sexual photographs and films, child pornography, propaganda f…
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