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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK to Regulate Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Under Broadcasting Code
Caption: UK to Regulate Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Under Broadcasting Code. The UK government announced new regulations requiring streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ to adhere to content standards similar to traditional broadcasters. The new rules aim to ensure streaming services are held to the same standards as UK broadcasters such as the BBC, focusing on content accuracy and audience protection. The move comes as two-thirds of UK households subscribe to streaming services, with 85% using on-demand content monthly, surpassing live TV viewership. Streaming services with more than 500,000 UK users must comply with new regulations, which include providing accessible content such as subtitles. Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, will monitor streaming platforms to ensure compliance with the new broadcasting code and will take action in case of violations. The regulations will cover a range of issues, including ensuring news is reported impartially and protecting audiences from harmful or offensive material. The decision highlights the increasing influence of streaming platforms in the UK media landscape and the government's desire to bring them under stricter oversight. The new rules come as the UK government continues to focus on safeguarding media standards in the digital age. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,UK,Netflix,Amazon Prime Video,Disney+,Ofcom,streaming regulations,broadcasting code,content standards,accessibility,news accuracy,audience protection
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