TMC
02-24-2026, 08:54 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/24/netflix-disney-prime-video-uk-regulator-ofcom
UK media regulator Ofcom will make the streaming giants face the same scrutiny as traditional broadcasters like the BBC and ITV. “Under the new regulatory regime, which will also apply to public service broadcaster (PSB) video-on-demand services such as ITVX and Channel 4, the platforms will have to adhere to regulations relating to accurate and impartial news and protecting audiences from harmful and offensive material,” according to The Guardian. “Ofcom will have the power to accept and investigate complaints from viewers about content on streaming platforms, and to impose fines of up to £250,000, or 5% of revenue generated in the UK, for each breach.”
UK media regulator Ofcom will make the streaming giants face the same scrutiny as traditional broadcasters like the BBC and ITV. “Under the new regulatory regime, which will also apply to public service broadcaster (PSB) video-on-demand services such as ITVX and Channel 4, the platforms will have to adhere to regulations relating to accurate and impartial news and protecting audiences from harmful and offensive material,” according to The Guardian. “Ofcom will have the power to accept and investigate complaints from viewers about content on streaming platforms, and to impose fines of up to £250,000, or 5% of revenue generated in the UK, for each breach.”