Apple TV+ and other streamers could be hit with new, stiffer UK legislationWhat you need to know
New legislation could impact Apple TV+ and others in the United Kingdom.
The UK is looking at age ratings, impartiality, and more.
The UK wants to "make the media landscape fit for the 21st century."
A new review of the online media industry in the UK could see the likes of Apple TV+ and Netflix come under additional scrutiny and future legislation. The review hopes to ensure that streaming services are made to play on a level playing field with local outfits like the BBC, ITV, and Sky.
Announced this morning and spotted by MacRumors, the review will look at whether UK broadcasters are put at a disadvantage compared to their international competition. It will also consider whether streamers meet requirements in terms of age ratings and impartiality when airing documentaries.
It will consider whether new rules are needed to protect viewers of video-on-demand services - such as changes to age ratings and addressing impartiality and accuracy rules for doc...
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Apple TV+ and other streamers could be hit with new, stiffer UK legislation
