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Opened consultation on FPB Guidelines for determination of harmful online content

On 18 August 2023, the Film and Publications Board opened a public consultation on the guidelines for determination of harmful online content, until 2 September 2023. The guideline provides a framework for the Appeal Tribunal to assess what constitutes harmful and prohibited content, including hate speech and incitement to violence. The guideline requires analysis of content, language, intent, and context, as well as consideration of constitutional limits on freedom of expression. The guideline emphasises consulting legal precedents and expert opinions to determine harmful online content.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-08-18
in consultation

On 18 August 2023, the Film and Publications Board opened a public consultation on the guidelines f…

2023-09-02
processing consultation

On 2 September 2023, the Film and Publications Board closes a public consultation on the guidelines…

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