UK Streaming Platforms to Face Enhanced Ofcom Regulation
Streaming services in the U.K., including Netflix and Prime Video, will be subject to enhanced regulation by media watchdog Ofcom, granting it powers to investigate viewer complaints.
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Netflix, Prime Video and Other Streamers in U.K. Will Be Subject to ‘Enhanced Regulation’ and Ofcom Investigations Following New Legislation
Streaming platforms in the U.K. are set to come under “enhanced regulation” from media regulator Ofcom, which already oversees television and radio broadcasting in the country. The rules will give Ofcom the power to accept viewer complaints and investigate streaming platforms. The U.K. government is set to implement another layer of legislation to the Media […]
By K.J. Yossman
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Culture secretary Lisa Nandy touts new standards and accessibility codes as "strengthening protections for audiences, creating a level playing field for industry and supporting our vibrant media sector."
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