New Zealand Introduces Law to Make Tech Giants Pay for News
New Zealand is introducing a law requiring digital platforms to pay media companies for news. The bill aligns with Australia's 2021 regulation and aims to support local media firms. Meta has criticized the bill, while Google has not yet commented.
New Zealand's conservative coalition government plans to introduce the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill in Parliament, requiring digital platforms to pay media companies for news.
Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith announced that the bill, initially introduced by the Labour government, will include amendments to support local media firms.
The bill is set to be aligned with Australia's 2021 law that mandates tech giants like Facebook and Google to negotiate content deals with media outlets.
Meta has criticized the bill, asserting it overlooks how its platforms function, while Google has yet to comment.
The bill's progression will require support from parties outside the governing coalition.
Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith announced that the bill, initially introduced by the Labour government, will include amendments to support local media firms.
The bill is set to be aligned with Australia's 2021 law that mandates tech giants like Facebook and Google to negotiate content deals with media outlets.
Meta has criticized the bill, asserting it overlooks how its platforms function, while Google has yet to comment.
The bill's progression will require support from parties outside the governing coalition.
