UK brings streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ under broadcaster-style regulation
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The UK government is imposing stricter regulations on major streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+, bringing them under Ofcom oversight similar to traditional broadcasters under the Media Act 2024.
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Government and policyUKUK regulationstreaming servicesOfcomMedia Act 2024video-on-demand
The UK government announced new regulatory requirements that will bring major video-on-demand (VoD) platforms under tighter oversight by Ofcom, aligning them more closely with traditional television broadcasters. The changes are part of implementing the Media Act 2024 and mark one of the most significant shifts in how online streaming services are governed in the UK. […]
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