South Africa: Signed Films and Publications Amendment Act including registration requirements
Description
Signed Films and Publications Amendment Act including registration requirements
On 19 September 2019, the Films and Publications Amendment Act was signed by the President of South Africa. The Amended Act expands its scope from films and television to regulate online content. In particular, it regulates “commercial online distri…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
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