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Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984

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Legislation that established a more favorable regulatory framework for the cable television industry, encouraging growth and competition.

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The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992

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Designed to provide greater choice for cable television viewers and to enhance service by promoting competition and regulating rates where competition is absent.

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The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003

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UK regulations that give users rights in relation to electronic communications, with key impacts on issues such as unsolicited marketing and cookie consent.

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SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act)

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Proposed US legislation aimed at combating copyright infringement and counterfeit goods, but sparked widespread protests over concerns of censorship and innovation stifling.

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The Hays Code (Motion Picture Production Code)

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A set of industry moral guidelines for the self-censorship of content in Hollywood films, enforced from 1934 to 1968 to safeguard the industry's image.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Open Internet Order of 2015

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An effort to protect net neutrality by reclassifying broadband providers and preventing them from blocking or throttling traffic or offering paid prioritization.

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Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

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Regulates the online collection of personal information by persons or entities under U.S. jurisdiction from children under 13 years of age.

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The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003

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US law that established national standards for direct marketing over e-mail and requires marketers to comply with consumer opt-out requests.

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The Broadcasting Act of 1990

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UK legislation that restructured the broadcasting industry, liberalizing and deregulating the sector, and leading to greater competition and choice.

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The Communications Decency Act of 1996

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Part of the Telecommunications Act aimed at regulating indecent content on the internet but was largely struck down by the Supreme Court for violating free speech.

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The Telecommunications Act of 1996

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The first major overhaul of United States telecommunication law in nearly 62 years, meant to deregulate the converging broadcasting and telecommunications markets.

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The Fairness Doctrine

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A policy introduced by the FCC which required TV and radio broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance.

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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

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A 1998 US law that criminalizes production and dissemination of technology that can circumvent copyright protections, while also limiting liability of online service providers when they work to combat piracy.

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The Children's Television Act of 1990

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Legislation requiring broadcasters to provide educational and informational content for children, limiting the amount of advertising during children's programs.

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Audio Home Recording Act of 1992

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Legislation that legalized home digital audio recording while establishing a royalty payment system to compensate copyright owners.

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The Music Modernization Act of 2018

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This act updated licensing and royalties practices for the digital age, blending three pieces of legislation to ensure fair pay for songwriters and artists.

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The Radio Act of 1927

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It established the Federal Radio Commission (which later became the FCC) to manage the US airwaves, mandating that radio communications would not interfere with existing services.

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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A regulatory framework that dictates how companies should handle the personal data of EU citizens, resulting in global impact due to its extensive requirements.

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The Lanham Act

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US legislation that serves as the primary federal statute governing trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition, which has significant implications for brand identity and marketing.

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The Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR) Act of 2014

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Extended the provisions of previous satellite television legislation, ensuring rural access to broadcast content and retransmission consent provisions.

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