The one aspect of the evaluation we haven’t covered in Media this year is regulation and control. This concerns the rules regarding inappropriate content – and is something you need to be aware of when producing your video.
The television industry is regulated by Ofcom (Office of Communications).
Regulate: Control or supervise by means of rules and regulations.
Does Ofcom regulate the internet?
No. The internet is self-regulating, which means individual service providers are responsible for content.
In addition, websites such as Google offer ‘safe search’ options to allow parents to filter out offensive material. Similarly, YouTube safety mode is used to block videos that might be inappropriate for younger viewers. Find out more here.
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