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press regulation
IPSO, OFCOM, ASA, BBFC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| IPSO | international press standards organisation |
| 1 media company that answers to the ISPO | the daily mirror |
| IPSO editors code of practice | prevents editorial inaccuracies, privacy infringement, harassment of minors etc |
| what is the consequence of violating the IPSO editors code of conduct | fine of up to £1 mill |
| IPSO editor's code of practice (5) | -press should act in public interest -no inaccuracy -must justify non-consensual intrusion on private life -no intimidation or harassment -no illegal activities |
| OFCOM | office of communication |
| what is ofcom responsible for | managing and regulating communication, radio and TV |
| what can you complain to ofcom about | offensive and inappropriate content |
| what can ofcom do to companies that they receive complaints about | fine up to 10 percent of global annual income |
| BBFC | British board of film classification |
| ASA | advertising standards committee |
| what can the ASA do | ban misleading and irresponsible ads |