Internet Code of Practice Notification · s 1

Suggest a correction

Tell us what is wrong in this text. We check every suggestion against the official version before we change anything.

What is wrong?Wrong or mistyped wordsWrong structure or numberingWrong title or detailsText that appears twice

What should change, and whyUp to 2,000 characters.The text as it should read (optional)Edit the text above. Up to 20,000 characters.Where you checked it (optional)A link to the official version, if you have one.

The text as we hold it

Open the official text

s 1

{a} The Broadcasting Act imposes on the Minister responsible for broadcasting matters a duty to ensure that nothing is included in any broadcasting service which is against the public interest or national harmony or which offends against good taste or decency. This Code of

Practice has been produced for the purpose of carrying out such duty.

{b) All Internet Service Providers and Internet Content Providers licensed under the Broadcasting (Class Licence) Notification, 2001 are required to comply with this Code of Practice and to satisfy the Minister responsible for broadcasting matters that they have taken responsible steps to fulfil this requirement. Under the Broadcasting Act the Minister responsible for broadcasting matters has the power to impose sanctions, including fines, on licensees who contravene this Code of Practice.