Legislative Monitor
Policy & Advocacy.
Analysis of the legal frameworks governing media freedom. Actionable recommendations for MPs, regulators, and stakeholders.
Latest Briefs
Enacted
The Data Protection Act 2024
Analyzing the implications of the new data privacy laws on investigative journalism and source protection.
Key Recommendation
"Media houses must adopt end-to-end encryption protocols immediately to comply with Section 14."
Oct 12, 2024
In Review
Online Content Regulations (Draft)
A critique of the proposed amendments to the EPOCA regulations regarding blogger registration fees.
Key Recommendation
"We recommend creating a tiered licensing system to protect small independent creators."
Sep 05, 2024
Ongoing
Access to Information Implementation
Reviewing the 5-year progress of the ATI Act. Barriers to entry for rural journalists requesting municipal data.
Key Recommendation
"Local government authorities require digitization support to process FOI requests faster."
Jun 20, 2024
Proposal
Digital Tax & Media Viability
Policy brief on how the Digital Services Tax affects the sustainability of online news startups.
Key Recommendation
"Exempt news media from the DST for the first 3 years of operation to foster pluralism."
Mar 15, 2024
