Algeria: Law No. 23-20 on the Audiovisual Activity including copyright protection regulation entered into force

On 2 December 2023, Law No. 23-20 on the Audiovisual Activity entered into force. Article 85 established a 12-month transitional period from the law's publication date (2 December 2023), during which existing audiovisual and online communication services were required to align their operations with the law. Article 84 subjects audiovisual services and digital platforms to sanctions under Ordinance 03-05 for unauthorised distribution of protected works, requiring respect for the author's rights and neighbouring rights during content diffusion.