Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Face ‘Tightening Regulation’ from U.K. Lawmakers
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variety.comNaman Ramachandran The U.K. government will “consider tightening regulation of video-on-demand services such as Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video,” the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed on Wednesday.The government consultation will explore VOD services being subject to similar rules as traditional linear broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV and Sky.
These could include changes to age ratings and addressing impartiality and accuracy rules for documentaries and news content.
In addition, “measures to level the playing field so public service broadcasters can compete with international rivals,” are also being considered.This is in order to ensure that the U.K.
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