Ofcom Seeks Views On AVMS Directive

Posted by info

July 31, 2008

The Government’s proposals for implementing the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in the UK have just been published.

The consultation focuses on three specific issues which are expected to require legislation. These are ‘co-regulating’ video-on-demand services; product placement; and, regulating satellite TV channels from outside the EU which uplink from the UK.

This EU Directive is aimed at On-Demand Audio-Visual Media Services - and so it is very likely to impact upon video and audio podcasting. It is important that the UKPA members are not negatively impacted.

UK Podcasters Association