The Film and Publication Board (FPB) of South Africa stirred controversy with proposed regulations targeting misinformation and disinformation, as reported by FactCheckHub. These regulations, outlined in a notice published in the Government Gazette, aim to hold internet service providers and social media platforms accountable for shared content.
Penalties for distributing prohibited content include fines up to R150,000 and imprisonment. The notice mandates Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to report instances of their services being used for disseminating disinformation or misinformation.
