Just weeks after a report from the National Audit Office (NAO) cast doubt on the ability of the BBC to build a digital-first public service media organisation and manage the future demands of viewers and listeners, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has also questioned the corporation’s capability in achieving its digital ambitions, with MPs expressing particular concern over any pushback on previously stated guarantees in how it could manage a vast increase in acquiring personal data on UK licence fee payers. The BBC first announced its digital transformation plan in May 2022, with, said BBC director-general Tim Davie , a commitment to build a digital media organisation that made a significant positive impact culturally, economically and socially, and one that would be a global leader. Moreover, this would be an organisation that put digital first when creating content, and one driven by “the search for truth, impartiality, outstanding creativity and independence”. To achieve these objectives, the BBC said it would reallocate money towards content that works in the on-demand world, such as the iPlayer on-demand, live and catch-up TV platform , making “tough choices” on traditional distribution and investing more in online services. Indeed, the BBC was planning for […]
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