Better Internet for Kids

The 2015 Act relating to the protection of minors against harmful audiovisual programmes introduces a platform-independent approach, whereby provisions regarding the protection of minors are unified in one Act regardless of platform. The same protection tools will apply to all platforms (within the scope of the Act).
The Act applies to the communication of audiovisual programmes and connected material to the general public through:
•    (Linear) television
•    On-demand audiovisual media services
•    Screenings at a public gathering in Norway (including at a cinema or other screening facility)
•    Making videograms available in Norway (including free distribution of DVD/Blu-ray).
With regard to protection tools, all audiovisual programmes have to be classified with an age limit. The law introduces a duty to:
•    uphold the age limit
•    inform the public about the age limit (including a duty to label all audiovisual programmes with the set age limit).
(Source: EPRA / Norwegian Media Authority).

Entities responsible for implementation: Ministry of Culture and Equality.