Online Regulation Policy
Introduction Overview of High level review of the old policy versus the updated policy changes Discussion of significant changes Understanding UGC and show it should be dealt with Complaints process for UGC and how it works UGC and complaints Mandate of FPB Section 23(2) and permits with online distributors Permits and self- Conditions for self-classification classification FPB’s right to review and audit self -classification Sanctions that may be issued for non-compliance with the Review, audits and sanctions Act and the Policy 2
• The mandate of the Board can be summarized as follows: • (1) To regulate the creation, production, possession and distribution of films, games and certain publications by way of classification; • (2) To protect children from exposure to disturbing and harmful material and from premature exposure to adult material; and • (3) To criminalize child pornography and the use and exposure of children to pornography.
Overview of changes Application of Policy – amended. Based on comments that too far reaching. Introduction – Objectives of largely retained Policy – largely with slight retained with changes.. minor changes. UGC - formerly Definitions section “Prohibition against – re-drafted. child exploitative Old policy v Consistency with media content and updated policy the Act. classification by the Board of user generated content” 4
Overview of changes Online distribution of films and games – new suggested “Policy on online framework distribution of digital films & “Matters for Board games” – deleted. to consider” – Salient points deleted, combined combined with with “Online ‘Online distribution…” distribution…’ for consistency. “Guiding principles of the policy” – “Checks and deleted. Salient safeguards” – deleted, Old policy v points combined combined with updated policy “Review of with ‘Online distribution…’ for classification…” consistency. 5
Overview of changes Review of classification decisions by self- classifiers – retained, minor changes. Audits of industry Complaints – classification retained, few decisions – changes to retained with content. changes. “Online distribution licensing fee and Sanctions regime for Old policy v classification fee industry classification per title” - updated policy decisions – retained, deleted, combined minor changes with ‘Online distribution…” 6
Overview of changes Classification decision Policy review – retained, database – retained, minor changes. minor changes. Old policy v updated policy 7
UGC and complaints Can’t regulate and classify all UGC UGC presents challenges Deal with on basis of complaints + own accord Education and awareness 8
Permits and self-classification Section 23(2) provides for exemption subject to Online conditions distributor must be registered and pay fee Agreement sets out conditions Agreement = permit. Regulations don’t prescribe the form. 9
Permits and self-classification Class exempted Classification Right to Conditions system or withdraw self-classify Right to audit 1 0
Permits and self-classification Processes substantially similar Competencies Self- Same logo to be classification and labelling determined Training and accreditation 1 1
Reviews, audits and sanctions Gives FPB oversight. Ensures consistency Review a sample of self- classified content Repeat offenders – revoke right to self-classify FPB will assist compliance – offer further training 1 2
Reviews, audits and sanctions Legally sound and valid Audits for quality assurance Will advise on issues identified Persistent breaches will be dealt with 1 3
Reviews, audits and sanctions Legally sound and valid Audits for quality assurance Will advise on issues identified Persistent breaches will be dealt with 1 4
Thank you
FILM AND PUBLICATION BOARD
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