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Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984
Legislation that established a more favorable regulatory framework for the cable television industry, encouraging growth and competition.
The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992
Designed to provide greater choice for cable television viewers and to enhance service by promoting competition and regulating rates where competition is absent.
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003
UK regulations that give users rights in relation to electronic communications, with key impacts on issues such as unsolicited marketing and cookie consent.
SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act)
Proposed US legislation aimed at combating copyright infringement and counterfeit goods, but sparked widespread protests over concerns of censorship and innovation stifling.
The Hays Code (Motion Picture Production Code)
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.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Open Internet Order of 2015
An effort to protect net neutrality by reclassifying broadband providers and preventing them from blocking or throttling traffic or offering paid prioritization.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Regulates the online collection of personal information by persons or entities under U.S. jurisdiction from children under 13 years of age.
The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003
US law that established national standards for direct marketing over e-mail and requires marketers to comply with consumer opt-out requests.
The Broadcasting Act of 1990
UK legislation that restructured the broadcasting industry, liberalizing and deregulating the sector, and leading to greater competition and choice.
The Communications Decency Act of 1996
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.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996
The first major overhaul of United States telecommunication law in nearly 62 years, meant to deregulate the converging broadcasting and telecommunications markets.
The Fairness Doctrine
A policy introduced by the FCC which required TV and radio broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
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.
The Children's Television Act of 1990
Legislation requiring broadcasters to provide educational and informational content for children, limiting the amount of advertising during children's programs.
Audio Home Recording Act of 1992
Legislation that legalized home digital audio recording while establishing a royalty payment system to compensate copyright owners.
The Music Modernization Act of 2018
This act updated licensing and royalties practices for the digital age, blending three pieces of legislation to ensure fair pay for songwriters and artists.
The Radio Act of 1927
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.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
A regulatory framework that dictates how companies should handle the personal data of EU citizens, resulting in global impact due to its extensive requirements.
The Lanham Act
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.
The Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR) Act of 2014
Extended the provisions of previous satellite television legislation, ensuring rural access to broadcast content and retransmission consent provisions.
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