Netflix’s latest attempt in its quiet campaign to soften the impact of the upcoming UK Media Bill took place this morning with policy boss Benjamin King raising concerns regulator Ofcom could become “something of a global policeman.” The draft Media Bill, which is yet to publish in full detail, will bring so-called Tier 1 streamers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ under Ofcom’s jurisdiction in areas such as harmful material and due impartiality for the first time.
Source: Netflix Policy Boss Warns Ofcom Could Become “Something Of A Global Policeman” Due To Media Bill