South Africa: Signed Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 including content moderation authority governance
Description
Signed Films and Publications Amendment Act 2022 including content moderation authority governance
On 19 September 2019, the Films and Publications Amendment Act was signed by the President of South Africa. The Amendment Act expands the powers of the Film and Publication Board to regulate online content.
Original sourceScope
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
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2015-11-22
under deliberation
2019-03-19
adopted
2019-09-19
adopted