Regulatory and professional bodies:
British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), originally British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organisation, funded by the film industry and responsible for the national classification of films within the United Kingdom. It has a statutory requirement to classify videos, DVDs and some video games under the Video Recordings Act 2010.
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), originally British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organisation, funded by the film industry and responsible for the national classification of films within the United Kingdom. It has a statutory requirement to classify videos, DVDs and some video games under the Video Recordings Act 2010.
British Video Association
The BVA was established 30 years ago to represent the interests of publishers and rights owners of pre-recorded video entertainment. The BVA is a professional organisation which looks after, people who work within the video and media industry.
The BVA was established 30 years ago to represent the interests of publishers and rights owners of pre-recorded video entertainment. The BVA is a professional organisation which looks after, people who work within the video and media industry.
Film Distributors Association
Film Distributors' Association Ltd. (FDA) is the trade body for theatrical film distributors in the UK - the companies that release films for UK cinema audiences.Originally established in London in 1915, FDA liaises and works with many individuals, companies and organisations. FDA's Council, or board, comprising a senior representative of each member company, normally meets six times a year and considers only matters of generic interest to film distributors.
Film Distributors' Association Ltd. (FDA) is the trade body for theatrical film distributors in the UK - the companies that release films for UK cinema audiences.Originally established in London in 1915, FDA liaises and works with many individuals, companies and organisations. FDA's Council, or board, comprising a senior representative of each member company, normally meets six times a year and considers only matters of generic interest to film distributors.
Video Standards Council (VSC)
The VSC was established in 1989
The VSC was established in 1989
Television, Radio and Telecommunications Office for Communication (Ofcom)
Trading Standards Central,
Trading Standards Nets,
Press Complaints Commission (PCC)
The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) is a voluntary regulatory body for British printed newspapers and magazines, consisting of representatives of the major publishers. The PCC is funded by the annual levy it charges newspapers and magazines. It has no legal powers - all newspapers and magazines voluntarily contribute to the costs of, and adhere to the rulings of, the Commission, making the industry self-regulating.
The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) is a voluntary regulatory body for British printed newspapers and magazines, consisting of representatives of the major publishers. The PCC is funded by the annual levy it charges newspapers and magazines. It has no legal powers - all newspapers and magazines voluntarily contribute to the costs of, and adhere to the rulings of, the Commission, making the industry self-regulating.
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
The ASA is the UK's independent regulator of advertising across all media, including
marketing on websites. We work to ensure ads are legal, decent, honest and truthful by applying the Advertising Codes.
The ASA is the UK's independent regulator of advertising across all media, including
marketing on websites. We work to ensure ads are legal, decent, honest and truthful by applying the Advertising Codes.
The Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF)
MEF shapes the industry, connects thought leaders, drives monetisation opportunities and provides competitive advantage to our members in order to build a robust, trusted and secure mobile content & commerce future.
MEF shapes the industry, connects thought leaders, drives monetisation opportunities and provides competitive advantage to our members in order to build a robust, trusted and secure mobile content & commerce future.
The Independent Games Developers Association (IGDA)
TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) is the national trade association representing the business and commercial interests of video and computer game developers in the UK and Europe. Its counterpart representing software publishers in the UK is ELSPA.
TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) is the national trade association representing the business and commercial interests of video and computer game developers in the UK and Europe. Its counterpart representing software publishers in the UK is ELSPA.
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)BAFTA is the leading independent charity supporting, developing and promoting the art forms of the moving image in the UK - from Film and Television to Video Games and Interactive Media.
Commercial Radio Companies Association (CRCA)
The Radio Academy is a registered charity dedicated to the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in UK radio broadcasting and audio production.
The International Visual Communication Association (IVCA)The International Visual Communications Association exists to represent its members to Government and other stakeholding bodies and to promote effective business and public service communications of the highest ethical and professional standards.
The Association aims to be a centre of excellence for best communication practice and works with production companies, freelancers, support service providers and clients of the industry to represent their interests and help maximize their competitiveness and professionalism.
The Association aims to be a centre of excellence for best communication practice and works with production companies, freelancers, support service providers and clients of the industry to represent their interests and help maximize their competitiveness and professionalism.
Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international community where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop Web standards. Led by Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee and CEO Jeffrey Jaffe, W3C's mission is to lead the Web to its full potential. Contact W3C for more information.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international community where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop Web standards. Led by Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee and CEO Jeffrey Jaffe, W3C's mission is to lead the Web to its full potential. Contact W3C for more information.
British Web Design and Marketing Association
British Interactive Multimedia Association (BIMA)
With offices in England, Scotland, Wales and with our regional representatives spread across the country BIMA exists to do three key things...
With offices in England, Scotland, Wales and with our regional representatives spread across the country BIMA exists to do three key things...
- Support and promote the British digital industry
- Share knowledge and best practice
- Reward great work and encourage the next generation
Regulatory issues:
Ownership- is the state or fact of exclusive rights and control over property, which may be an object, land/real estate or intellectual property. Ownership involves multiple rights, collectively referred to as title, which may be separated and held by different parties. An example is swhen Ofcom and the government had to decide whether rupet murdock and news corporation should be allowed to buy the remaining of Sky.
Monopoly - This would mean that if there was a large company that wanted to buy lots of smaller companies out then they could do this. But it also means that they would have alot of competition with the other big companies.
Access - If a certain channel wants to have a liscense then they have to make sure their channel can be accessed all over the country. For example, if people in
Consumer Choice - Consumer choice is when
Freedom of Information - Freedom of information legislation comprises laws that guarantee access to data held by the state. They establish a "right-to-know" legal process by which requests may be made for government-held information, to be received freely or at minimal cost, barring standard exceptions.
Censorship - Censorship is when there is certain programmes or films that have innopropriate footage in it. So if its not suitable for the viewers then they have to censor them parts.
Taste and Decency -
Monopoly - This would mean that if there was a large company that wanted to buy lots of smaller companies out then they could do this. But it also means that they would have alot of competition with the other big companies.
Access - If a certain channel wants to have a liscense then they have to make sure their channel can be accessed all over the country. For example, if people in
Consumer Choice - Consumer choice is when
Freedom of Information - Freedom of information legislation comprises laws that guarantee access to data held by the state. They establish a "right-to-know" legal process by which requests may be made for government-held information, to be received freely or at minimal cost, barring standard exceptions.
Censorship - Censorship is when there is certain programmes or films that have innopropriate footage in it. So if its not suitable for the viewers then they have to censor them parts.
Taste and Decency -
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