This would have shocking implications for all media organisations in New Zealand and would seriously impinge on the rights of all internet users
The Foreign Minister is accusing the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) of “Soviet era stasi” censorship, following a decision to begin regulating podcasts and online media.
Winston Peters posted on social media saying it was “blatant overreach” by the BSA and “highly concerning”, and demanded an explanation for their “recent outrageous action”.
“Why does the Broadcasting Standards Authority think they can make up their own rules in secret meetings to act like some Soviet era stasi.”
Read more here…https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576015/winston-peters-accuses-broadcasting-standards-authority-of-soviet-era-stasi-censorship
