AVIA policy news

The Centre is considering significant amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, to curb what it calls the spread of “obscene” content across digital news platforms and video-on-demand services.

TV broadcasters are preparing legal responses to show cause notices issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) seeking explanations for not complying with the 12-minute-per-hour advertising cap.

The government is in the final phase of drafting Malaysia's first AI Governance Bill, a sweeping legislative framework aimed at addressing artificial intelligence risks in a comprehensive and responsible manner, says Gobind Singh Deo.

Australia will introduce laws requiring streaming platforms to invest set amounts of money in Australian content, the government said.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is developing a system to enforce strict sanctions on digital platforms that violate Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 concerning child protection in electronic systems.

Several platforms also pointed out that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)—which India is a signatory to—follows a facilitative rather than binding approach.

Industry associations have also highlighted that the broadcast sector, which once attracted substantial overseas capital, is witnessing waning investor interest amid regulatory flux.

The Broadcasting, Media and Communications Deliberation Commission (formerly the Korea Communications Standards Commission) said it has been unable to process reviews on broadcast fairness, illegal information, and deepfake sex-crime videos because Commissioners have not been appointed.

The Fair Trade Commission will enforce a rule from Friday requiring online product and service sellers to list the full price — including taxes, services charges and other fees — from the first listing of a price.

The government on Wednesday unveiled draft content accessibility guidelines that make it mandatory for OTT platforms to include at least one among a list of features, including the Indian Sign Language interpretation, in its new programming.

The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) officially kicked off Wednesday with broader roles than its predecessor, part of a pan-government reorganization.

Anil Kumar Lahoti, the Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), has stressed the importance of achieving a balance between regulation and innovation to propel the growth of India's broadcasting and media sector.

Major Indian telecom operators (Jio, Airtel, Vi) are urging the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to ensure a level regulatory playing field for satellite communication (satcom) and Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms.

The draft Press Law (amended) focuses on removing bottlenecks, obstacles, and inadequacies arising after 8 years of implementing the Press Law.

Members of the crossbench have called on the government to update aspects of its proposed local content quota legislation for streamers ahead of a looming vote on Thursday, as pushback to the long-awaited policy reportedly builds in the US.

Australia’s ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has copped an “earful” from senior Trump administration officials over the Albanese government’s proposal to force streaming platforms to invest in Australian content through new quotas.

The Legislative Yuan on Friday voted down all four nominees to the National Communications Commission (NCC), leaving the independent media regulator under the Cabinet with only three commissioners and unable to make regulatory policy.

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has reiterated its advisory to online streaming platforms to exercise “due caution” in depicting India’s sovereignty, security, and global relations.

The federal government has ruled out giving big tech an exemption that would have opened the door to training artificial intelligence models on copyrighted material without legal consequences.

The Japanese government has formally requested OpenAI to halt its AI tool, Sora 2, from infringing on Japanese anime and manga intellectual property. This clash underscores Japan's emphasis on protecting cultural heritage while navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) will examine the need to set up a dedicated co-­production fund for television formats as part of efforts to strengthen support for the local content industry and to tap into the growing potential of the Asean market.

Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil says the proposal may be implemented through a registration process using official identification documents.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on October 8 reviewed the draft amended Press Law, focusing on the financial mechanism of core multimedia agencies.

Speaking exclusively to BestMediaInfo.com, Jaju acknowledged that the government is examining the matter, and the framework will be released soon.

Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas revealed that copyright protection for journalistic works will be included in the ongoing revision of the Copyright Law currently under discussion in the House of Representatives (DPR).