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- As you are all aware, section 2.1 clearly excludes users from being considered broadcasters in respect of the programs they post to a social media service. Section 4.1 clarified that programs that are uploaded to a social media service by an unaffiliated user of the service would not be covered by the Broadcasting Act.
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Section 4.1 clarified that programs that are uploaded to a social media service by an unaffiliated user of the service would not be covered by the Broadcasting Act. We did this specifically to acknowledge the use of social media services as important fora for people to express themselves.
Marginal note: Non-application — programs on social media service. 4.1 (1) This Act does not apply in respect of a program that is uploaded to an online undertaking that provides a social media service by a user of the service for transmission over the Internet and reception by other users of the service.
Only cultural content broadcasting activities of social media companies would be covered by the Bill. Some social media are important platforms for accessing culture. YouTube is the largest online music broadcaster in the country.
Jun 29, 2018 · 4.1 (1) This Act does not apply in respect of a program that is uploaded to an online undertaking that provides a social media service by a user of the service for transmission over the Internet and reception by other users of the service.
(2.1) A person who uses a social media service to upload programs for transmission over the Internet and reception by other users of the service — and who is not the provider of the service or the provider’s affiliate, or the agent or mandatary of either of them — does not, by the fact of that use, carry on a broadcasting undertaking for ...
Digital first creators, like all individuals uploading content to a social media service, are not covered by the bill. In other words, individual users, influencers and digital first creators will not be treated like a broadcaster.
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The Bill is clear that user generated content shared on social media services will not be regulated under the Broadcasting Act. Moreover, Canadians will still be able to watch all of their favourite programs and access their preferred services.
