UK to regulate Netflix and other streamers in line with broadcasters

LONDON, Feb ‌24 (Reuters) - Britain ​said ​on Tuesday Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and other ‌streamers would be required to follow ⁠the same rules on content and accessibility ‌as traditional broadcasters like ‌the BBC.

Two-thirds of households subscribe to at least one major streamer, ​with 85% of people using an on-demand service each month, compared ⁠to 67% who watch live TV, the government ​said.

Bringing the services into the scope of regulator Ofcom's broadcasting code ​would protect audiences ‌from harmful content, and ensure the provision of accessibility services ⁠like subtitles, it said.

Streaming services with more than 500,000 UK users will ⁠have to adhere to the new standards, which ​include ensuring news is reported accurately and impartially and audiences are protected against harmful ‌or offensive material.

Ofcom will have powers to investigate and ‌take action where they consider there ⁠has been a ‌breach of ​the code, it said.

(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by William ‌James)

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