U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer confirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will continue. This decision is linked to tensions fueled by Canada's new streaming levy.
Standards bodies and regulators quietly decide what becomes mandatory long before it reaches a press release. This category follows DRM and anti-piracy enforcement, codec licensing and patent pools, AI training-data copyright, and net neutrality and privacy rules shaping the industry.
U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer confirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will continue. This decision is linked to tensions fueled by Canada's new streaming levy.
Canada's CRTC increased the required Canadian content contribution from foreign streaming services from 5% to 15%. This levy increase affects major US streaming platforms operating in Canada, including Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.
Canada's CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) will require online platforms to caption all new original programming by 2027. Full caption coverage of their entire catalogues will be mandated by 2031 under the new regulations.
This article, part of a broader news roundup, briefly mentions a "sweeping CRTC overhaul tripling..." related to streaming. The specific details of the overhaul are not provided within the excerpt.
This article discusses the negative reactions from Canadian screen content organizations to a recent ruling by the CRTC. The specific details of the ruling are not provided, nor are the names of the concerned organizations, the direct impact or the date of the ruling mentioned.
Anatel, Brazil's telecommunications agency, is inviting public input on new regulations concerning submarine cable infrastructure. This initiative aims to modernize the regulatory framework for these critical communication assets in Brazil.
A Parliamentary Committee has endorsed Sir Ian Cheshire for the role of Ofcom Chair. The article notes this development regarding the UK's communications regulator.
Ofcom has issued a fine of £500,000 to Youngtek Solutions Ltd for failing to implement adequate age verification measures for its pornography services, along with an additional £100,000 for non-compliance with information requests. This action taken by the UK regulatory body highlights enforcement of statutory duties regarding online content safety.
UK communications regulator Ofcom has issued a £600,000 fine to a company operating four pornographic websites for breaches of the Online Safety Act. This action marks a key enforcement of new legislation aimed at online content providers.
Ofcom has issued a fine to Youngtek Solutions for failing to adequately implement age verification measures. This action is the latest enforcement since the Online Safety Act came into effect in the UK.
Ofcom has initiated a consultation regarding proposed alterations to the revised framework for telecommunications security incident reporting. This action concerns regulatory compliance for telecoms operators in the UK.
Ofcom has issued a GBP 600,000 fine to pornography provider Youngtek Solutions for failing to adequately implement age verification checks and other breaches of the UK's Online Safety Act. This penalty addresses the company's non-compliance with regulations designed to protect online users.
Ofcom has fined Youngtek Solutions Ltd £600,000 for failing to implement strong age verification checks between July and September 2025. Although the company has since introduced verification, the fine addresses the previous non-compliance.
This article discusses the FCC's Foreign Sponsorship Rule, which is set to come into effect on June 7, but with a significant modification from its original form. The rule requires broadcasters and cable/satellite operators to disclose when foreign governments or their representatives fund programming. The modification impacts the scope of disclosure, focusing on specific financial arrangements rather than a broader requirement.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will begin enforcing new rules that require broadcasters to disclose foreign sponsorship of leased airtime. These regulations, enacted during the Biden administration, aim to provide transparency regarding foreign government involvement in broadcast programming.
HDR10+ Technologies, a consortium of over 180 companies, announced the upcoming launch of its Eclipsa Video Program. This program aims to ensure content quality and device compatibility for HDR10+ enabled products and services.
The 2026 ITU Regional Development Forum for Africa has concluded in Victoria Falls after two days of high-level dialogue. The forum, hosted by the ITU, focused on regional development, though specific outcomes or decisions were not detailed in this report.
This article discusses how judicial rate-setting for patent licenses could destabilize existing patent pools. It suggests that courts determining rates, rather than market-driven approaches, weaken participation and undermine the effectiveness of these pools.
Big Blue Marble's Nakolos platform has become the first global end-to-end 5G Broadcast solution to implement the complete feature set of 3GPP Release 19. This achievement marks a significant technical milestone for the company's platform.
ATSC is holding its annual meeting in Washington D.C. next week to discuss advancements in ATSC 3.0, including progress on the Broadcast Packet Specification (BPS), efforts to develop low-cost consumer receivers, and global adoption of the standard.
California has passed a new law that will require streaming services to maintain consistent audio levels between programming and commercials. This legislation, effective July 1 of next year, aims to prevent commercials from being significantly louder than the content they accompany. Streaming providers like Netflix will need to comply with this audio consistency mandate.
Germany's Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia ruled that teleshopping broadcasters, including QVC, are not entitled to 'public value' status. This decision impacts how these channels are classified and potentially regulated within the country's media landscape.
IAB Tech Lab has released new guidance on AI system bot management strategies for public comment. This initiative aims to address the growing challenge of sophisticated bot attacks and invalid traffic, particularly in the context of AI-driven systems. The guidance seeks to provide advertisers and publishers with clear frameworks to identify and mitigate bot activity.
AudioShake launched a new automated copyright compliance system for mixed media. Early customers for the system include ESPN, NFL Films, Jaywalker Music, CrunchLabs, Music Reports, and amp.
South Korean authorities have arrested YouTuber Kim Se-ui on suspicion of using AI and doctored materials to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun. This marks a legal action against the use of artificial intelligence for content defamation.
AI-generated deepfakes and fake endorsements involving Indian celebrities are prompting legal action and exposing a vacuum in India's celebrity rights protection laws. This development highlights the challenges of existing legal frameworks in addressing synthetic media issues.
This article discusses the "TAKE IT DOWN Act," which is recent legislation aimed at curbing the dissemination of non-consensual intimate images, while also highlighting the inherent limitations of its scope. It implies that while the act promises to address this issue, its effectiveness is not absolute.
Willow TV has agreed to settle a video privacy class action lawsuit, potentially offering cash payments to subscribers who watched prerecorded videos between July 2021 and September 2023. The settlement allows eligible sports fans to file a claim for this payout.
This article discusses the ability for Amazon and Starlink to bid on European LEO (Low Earth Orbit) spectrum, likely facilitating their satellite internet services in the region. Without further article text, specific details on regulatory bodies, bidding processes, or the direct impact on streaming video cannot be provided.
A Madrid court has ruled in favor of Spain's public broadcaster, RTVE, rejecting an attempt by commercial broadcasters to prevent RTVE from selling advertising packages tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This decision allows RTVE to proceed with its plans to commercialize advertising during the major sporting event.
The UK Court of Appeal's ruling in the Acer Inc and ASUSTek Computer Inc v Nokia Technologies Oy case establishes arbitration as a significant forum for global FRAND disputes. This decision will influence how Standard Essential Patent (SEP) licensing negotiations are conducted globally. The ruling focuses on the jurisdiction and application of FRAND principles in patent licensing.
The UK Prime Minister has summoned senior leaders from Meta, Snap, Google (YouTube), TikTok, and X to Downing Street to discuss children's online safety. This meeting is part of a government consultation, "Growing Up in the Online World," aimed at creating new legislation to protect children from social media harms, with proposals including minimum age requirements and limits on addictive design features. The government has stated its intention to act swiftly on legislative powers once the consultation concludes.
During CRTC Canadian content definition hearings, streaming services (MPA-Canada) advocated for production-based obligations consistent with their business models, while Canadian broadcasters (Corus Entertainment) pushed for equitable and increased financial contributions from streamers. Telefilm Canada, the NFB, and the Indigenous Screen Office underscored the importance of 'programs of national interest' (PNI) and suggested specific allocations for Indigenous creators and French language content. The discussions centered on revising contribution requirements and PNI for online and traditional undertakings under the Online Streaming Act.
Apple Inc. has filed an application with the U.S. Supreme Court, addressed to Justice Elena Kagan, to stay the mandate of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Apple is seeking a stay pending its forthcoming petition for a writ of certiorari, arguing that the Ninth Circuit's civil contempt finding regarding App Store commissions and the universal scope of its injunction warrant Supreme Court review due to circuit splits and disregard for established equitable limits. The company contends that it faces irreparable harm if it is forced to proceed with remand proceedings under the current rulings, which could reshape the global app market.
Unified Streaming is integrating support for C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) specifications into its streaming solutions. This initiative aims to combat misinformation and deepfakes by embedding content credentials, ensuring the authenticity and transparency of streamed video. The integration allows content rights holders and distributors to maintain the verifiable origin and history of media throughout the streaming workflow.
Kineton and the HbbTV Association announced the second International Plugfest and HbbTV Testing Event from June 22-26, 2026, in Naples, Italy. The event aims to foster interoperability and validate the HbbTV Test Suite v2026-2, covering technologies such as UHD-4K/8K, HDR, HFR, NGA, HbbTV, DVB-I, and HDMI. Participants will include TV device manufacturers, broadcasters, and technology providers for testing and validation of AV products and software.
Qualabs highlights its involvement in the video tech community through participation in industry events like NAB Show 2026 and FOKUS Media Web Symposium, and by organizing and supporting various video technology meetups globally. The company emphasizes its contributions to open-source projects, including CMCD Validator, CMCD Video.js Plugin, WebRTC Meetup Platform, Common Media Library, and CMAF HAM, fostering collaboration among video engineers.
Italian authorities, supported by Eurojust, disrupted the CINEMAGOAL piracy app, which provided unauthorized access to streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ by stealing authentication codes. The operation, named "Tutto Chiaro," involved 100 searches, server seizures in France and Germany, and led to the identification of subscribers potentially facing penalties. The Guardia di Finanza estimates the illegal streaming business caused damages of approximately €300 million to legitimate platforms.
India's government and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) are examining Airtel's new 'Priority Postpaid' service, which utilizes 5G network slicing to offer superior network experience to postpaid users. Authorities are investigating potential non-compliance with net neutrality norms and any deterioration of service quality for prepaid users. Airtel states internal tests show improved network experience for all users.
The CRTC has altered its regulations concerning foreign streaming services operating in Canada. This change was discussed with Mario Mota, a partner at Boon Dog Professional Services, a media and policy research consultancy.
MPTS has announced a seminar titled "Delivering Value With Media Technology Innovation: Real-World Workflows & Outcomes" for its 2026 program. The session, scheduled for May 13, 2026, will feature speakers from Consulting Cube, Zixi, Mediagenix, Arrk Media, Ateme, and Hearst Networks to discuss how new media technologies translate into business value.
An HbbTV Symposium 2025 roundtable discussed how HbbTV can facilitate market expansion for broadcasters and technology providers, focusing on hybrid distribution methods combining satellite and streaming. The discussion highlighted HbbTV's role in simplifying multi-platform deployment, enabling new monetization strategies through targeted advertising, and navigating diverse market conditions including regulatory frameworks and infrastructure variations.
Agora Lab, Inc. has published its Data Privacy Framework Notice, outlining its standards and procedures for handling Personal Information. This notice confirms adherence to the EU-U.S., UK Extension to the EU-U.S., and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks (DPF). The document details how Agora processes data in compliance with these international privacy regulations.
The article details Agora's infringement policy, outlining procedures for addressing claims of copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property infringement. It specifies how to submit a notice of infringement, including required content such as identification of the infringed work and a statement under penalty of perjury, and also describes the counter-notification process for users whose content has been removed. The policy aims to comply with applicable intellectual property laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Agora Lab, Inc. published a Processor Privacy Statement detailing how it processes and uses Personal Information when users interact with its services via Customer Applications. The statement outlines user rights and methods for contacting the company regarding privacy concerns.
Agora has published its Extensions Marketplace Copyright and Trademark Infringement Policy. This policy outlines guidelines for content, resources, materials, and services available through its Extensions Marketplace regarding intellectual property rights.
The European Commission is set to adopt a decision this week favoring European satellite operators for 2 GHz radio spectrum allocation, aiming to limit the expansion of non-EU satellite internet providers like Starlink and Amazon Kuiper in Europe. This move is part of the EU's "Tech Sovereignty Package" to reduce reliance on foreign technology, potentially triggering a backlash from the US government. The decision will also influence the future of direct-to-device communications, which could see satellites connecting directly to smartphones.
A Greenpeace report warns that the surge in power-hungry AI data centers in Australia threatens the country's energy transition, projecting data centers could demand more new electricity than cars or homes by 2040. This demand could lead to increased reliance on fossil fuels, prompting calls for new data centers to source power from new renewables and for greater transparency regarding energy use and emissions. Australian government bodies are considering proposals to require data centers to fully offset their power consumption with new renewable energy.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced plans to increase the tax on online streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime from five percent to 15 percent of their total Canadian revenue. This decision, implemented under the Online Streaming Act, is criticized for potentially raising consumer costs and exacerbating trade tensions between Canada and the United States, particularly concerning the CUSMA renewal negotiations.
The NCTA, NAB, and Motion Picture Association (MPA) submitted comments to the FCC regarding the transparency of the television ratings process. The FCC had issued a notice seeking public input on this topic.