O National Congress Social Communication Council decided to create this Monday (1st) two new thematic groups to analyze the rules governing the audiovisual sector and the guidelines for operating digital platforms in the country.
Formed by representatives of civil society, the collegiate works in a consultative manner on social communication issues in Brazil. The two issues will be evaluated in thematic committees formed by members of the Council itself.
These committees are responsible for evaluating specific audiovisual topics and producing a report with recommendations, identifying gaps and even formulating draft drafts. The material must be voted on by the board.
A more targeted analysis of the audiovisual scenario was suggested by counselor Caio Loures, who is the rapporteur on the project’s collegiate committee on streaming regulation in the country. The proposal has already been approved by the Senate, but underwent changes in the Chamber and, therefore, returned to the senators for analysis.
The project creates the condemn (Contribution to the Development of the National Film Industry) by streaming companies in Brazil. It also establishes quotas for Brazilian content in video on demand services, the so-called VoD (video on demand).
Caio Loures’ report has already been presented, but must undergo adjustments and will return to the Council’s agenda at the July meeting. If approved, the text will be included as an opinion of the collegiate body and will be forwarded to the president of Congress, Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP).
Big Techs
In recent days, the publication of two government decrees with rules for the operation of digital platforms in the country has displeased companies in the sector, which are pushing for changes, with the endorsement of members of the opposition.
The new standards increase the responsibility of digital platforms, the so-called Big Techs, in removing content considered criminal and require preventive actions against fraud and violence.
Digital law experts warn that the text contains Among other changes, the decrees define guidelines for.
“It seems that the government and the Federal Supreme Court itself are trying to protect internet users. The Supreme Court with its decisions and the government with these decrees. And Big Techs, it seems, are not understanding this reality well”, said advisor Carlos Magno at the meeting.
To deepen the debate, the president of the Council, Patrícia Blanco, proposed creating a specific commission on platforms and holding a public hearing in September. The intention is to analyze and bring information to the topics covered by the collegiate.
