Google and Facebook threatened to block news reporting in Canada and Australia when the government imposed payment obligations on the press. Indonesia has issued a similar regulation, namely the Presidential Decree on Publishers' Rights.
In 2021, Google threatened to shut down news features in Australia as regulators discussed liability rules. platforms paid digital press. Likewise with Facebook.
However, both tech companies ultimately followed these regulations.
In August 2023, Meta blocked news content on Facebook and Instagram in Canada due to similar regulations.
The BBC reports that in late 2023, Google and Meta finally agreed to pay for news content in Canada. The deal was reached after months of negotiations between the tech giants and the government.
Indonesia has now issued a similar regulation called Presidential Regulations, also known as the Presidential Decree on Publishers' Rights. Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Nezar Patria said this regulation refers to similar regulations in Australia and Canada.
“But don'tcopy“, said Nezar at the 9th Merdeka West Forum titled “Presidential Decree on Publishers' Rights for Whom?”, Friday (1/3). “What is regulated are only principles. The committee will organize the procedures and the subsequent dialogue The government is no longer involved.
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