New Zealand: Implemented Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Commercial Video on-Demand) Amendment Act 2020

On 6 August 2020, the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Commercial Video on-Demand) Amendment Act 2020 was enacted after receiving royal assent. The amendment modified the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993. In particular, the amendment broadened the Act's scope to encompass the classification of Commercial Video on-Demand (CVoD) content. CVoD content refers to visual media accessible online on-demand by users who have paid a fee. The primary goal of the Act is to mitigate potential harm to consumers by regulating inappropriate content on commercial video on-demand platforms. It requires for commercial video on-demand (CVoD) content available in New Zealand to display consistent and appropriate labels about the content's rating or classification, along with a description, enabling consumers to make informed decisions about their viewing choices.