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Icasa and FBP to work on “uniform classification” system

Communication censorship in South Africa has come under the spotlight a number of times, with the Film and Publications Board (FPB) suggesting that online content should also be regulated.

While we are not there yet (thankfully), the FPB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), in what the FPB calls a seamless and collaborative partnering to address issues of co-jurisdiction.

The partnership of the two entities will be able to knock out a uniform classification and labelling system – which would span the entire industry.

“The signing of this MOU is aimed at establishing a formal relationship between the FPB and Icasa to deal with amongst others; the uniform classification and labelling of content by the industry including the wireless application service providers, electronic communications service providers and broadcasters, and creation of awareness on compliance with applicable laws,” Icasa said in a press release.

While it didn’t go into too much detail, it also said that the memorandum of understanding would enable the two organisations to share information on relevant topics, such as fighting for the protection of children online.

“The MOU will further promote information sharing and research between the two entities on matters of mutual interest in the realm of content regulation; and also promote awareness of the role of ICASA and FPB in the protection of children against undesirable content.”

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