Such as video streaming services Apple TV +, Netflix e Disney + They are in the view of the British government in accordance with the same broadcasting laws that traditional British broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV, Sky and others face.
Ministers of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Announced this possibility today – It will further equalize the competition between overseas streaming services and national transfer networks.
Traditional broadcasters must comply with the regulator’s code Offcom, Which contains restrictions covering topics such as damages, offenses, accuracy and impartiality.
If the rules are not respected, Offcom may impose a fine and suspend your licenses. Currently, the only compliant streaming service is BBC iPlayer, from the BBC – a UK-based company. However, it was not immediately clear how Offcom would be able to operate in international services.
According to the ministers, almost 20 years have passed since the regulatory framework for the UK Exchange Department was introduced in the Communications Act of 2003 (Communication Act 2003), Which was designed before video streaming services appeared.
“Technology has changed the way we broadcast, but the rules that protect viewers and help us compete with our traditional channels come from an analog era,” Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said in a statement.
According to a press release, a review of the rules will examine whether all streaming services should be tightened to ensure that they have appropriate age ratings and whether they are subject to honesty and accuracy standards. Review will be used to prepare the guide – which will lead to a balance between streaming services and local broadcast networks.
We will continue to monitor this situation …
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