South Africa: Introduced Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) including content moderation regulation
Description
Introduced Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) including content moderation regulation
On 22 November 2015, the Films and Publications Amendment Bill (B37-2015) was introduced to the National Assembly. The Bill prohibits the online publication and distribution of private sexual photographs and films, child pornography, propaganda for war or is an incitement to violence, advocacy of hatred based on identifiable group characteristics, among others.
Original sourceScope
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