Switzerland: Federal Council proposes Amendments to Film Act including local content requirement
Description
Federal Council proposes Amendments to Film Act including local content requirement
The Swiss Federal Council proposes amendments to the Swiss Film Act. Specifically, the proposal requires electronic film providers to reserve 30 per cent of their film catalogue for European films. The obligation applies to companies that bear editorial responsibility in the selection of their content, but not to platforms that only provide user-generated content. This means that the obligation would not apply to video-sharing platforms.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Local content requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2020-02-26
under deliberation
2020-09-07
under deliberation
2022-02-16
adopted
2022-05-15
adopted
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
streaming service provider
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
own content: video: hosting: display
Regulatory tool
Regulator reporting requirement
Local representation requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1