regulation, certification & classification

• What are the two key regulatory bodies in the UK media industry?

  ASA and Ofcom
• The ASA oversees advertising regulation in the UK
• The ASA allows businesses to choose between self-regulation and co-regulation based on the product type
• What type of advertisements does self-regulation apply to?

  Non-broadcast ads
• Co-regulation, necessary for broadcast ads, requires monitoring by the ASA
• What does Ofcom supervise in the communication industries?

  Broadband, television, and radio
• Ofcom protects viewers and listeners from offensive or harmful content by monitoring TV and radio content
• What must media producers create content in compliance with to avoid legal consequences?

  Ofcom regulations
• Order the steps media producers must follow for broadcast ads requiring co-regulation.

  1️⃣ Create the advertisement

  2️⃣ Ensure compliance with ASA advertisement codes

  3️⃣ Submit the advertisement for ASA approval

  4️⃣ Release the approved advertisement
• The BBFC classifies media products based on factors like dangerous behavior, discrimination, and violence
• Match the BBFC rating with its description:

  U ↔️ Suitable for all

  PG ↔️ Parental guidance

  12 ↔️ Suitable for 12 years and older

  15 ↔️ Suitable only for 15 years and older
• What must media producers do with their content before releasing it for distribution?

  Submit for BBFC rating
• Releasing unrated content can result in removal and fines for media producers
• Which organization assigns age ratings and content warnings to video games in Europe?

  PEGI
• PEGI ratings include suitable for all ages, frightening to a young audience, and violence towards non-realistic characters
• Match the PEGI rating symbol with its description:

  Violence ↔️ Game contains violence

  Fear ↔️ Game contains frightening content

  Drugs ↔️ Game contains drug references

  Discrimination ↔️ Game contains discriminatory content
• What must media producers submit computer game products to PEGI for assessment before release?

  Legal repercussions
• PEGI provides content warnings to identify why a game was rated at a certain level
• Understanding regulatory organizations and classification systems is crucial for responsible media production