Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Media Regulators - Coggle Diagram
Media Regulators
ASA (Advertising standards agency)
They regulate advertising in the UK
The independent body ensures advertisers, agencies and media owners follow the rules set out by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP).
Their team of advisors respond to the concerns and complaints from consumers and are able to ban advertisements which are misleading and irresponsible.
BBFC (British Board of Film Classification)
The independent body responsible for the classification of the films and trailers played in cinemas or distributed on physical media, such as DVDS etc.
Their job is to protect children and vulnerable adults from unsuitable media content. The ratings also empower audiences to make informed choices about the films they want to watch.
OFCOM (Office of Communications)
They are responsible for the management and regulation of communication services in the UK, such as your broadband and mobile networks.
They also regulate television and radio broadcasts to ensure audiences are not exposed to inappropriate and offensive content.
IPSO (The Independent Press Standards Organisation)
The independent regulator of most newspapers and magazines published in the UK.
IPSO take action if the standards are not met and are able to fine publishers up to £1m for series cases or a systemic breach of the code. They regularly ask the Press to publish adjudications and corrections if their stories were inaccurate, intrusive, or inappropriate.
PEGI (Pan European Game Information)
Provides age classifications for video games to help consumers, especially parents, to make informed decisions about which games are suitable for certain ages.
They consider the age suitability of the content and not the level of difficulty of the game.
W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
The W3C's goal is to create technical standards and guidelines for web technologies worldwide.
These standards are intended to keep a consistent level of technical quality and compatibility concerning the World Wide Web.
PRSM (Performing Rights Society for Music)
PRS for Music Limited is a British music copyright collective, made up of 2 collection societies: the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society and the Performing Right Society.
They protect the value of copyright and to help provide an income for composers, songwriters and music publishers.