FCC Boosts Broadcast Foreign Programming Disclosures
But won't mandate open-ended online searches
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The FCC has voted to boost broadcasters' disclosure requirements for programming on airtime leased by a foreign entity. The move comes amidst heightened focus on disinformation campaigns and despite some pushback from broadcasters, who argue the FCC is adding regs to an already overregulated service.
The vote on "Enhancing Transparency of Foreign Government-Sponsored Programming," came at the FCC's April 22 public meeting was unanimous and was on a report and order (final action) requiring clear disclosures for broadcast programming that has been provided by a foreign government or its representative.