In my assignment I will be talking about the current media affairs in public services , going
into detail on what the following media regulations are this includes talking about what data
protection is , the broadcasting standard authority , Ofcom , censorship and many other
types of media regulations. I will also go into detail about how the media uses self-
regulations, I will make sure to include case studies in my assignment.
Self-regulation
The regulation of a specific industry is not by a government-established agency, but by a
group appointed by that industry. It is the process or activity that is being controlled by the
people or the organization. An example of this can be Ethics codes, press and media
councils, complaints commissions, and in-house ombudspersons are examples of these.
Training, professional guidance, international roundtable meetings, and the publication of
expert guidebooks are among ways in which the Representative supports such projects.
Given the possibility of government intervention, self-regulation should aim to avoid a
tragedy of the commons, in which a lack of trust undermines the ecosystem that has
allowed digital platforms to grow. Governments and internet platforms will need to
collaborate more closely in the future.
Media using self-regulation
Agents are used by a few media firms to create a self-guided system that is free of control
and design by the government to maintain the character of media. Self-regulation maintains
the credibility of the media with the general public, as well as the right of writers to be free
and to be held accountable for professional blunders their peers rather than by those in
authority. Self-administrative bodies utilize what's known as 'the right of answer (which is
simply the option to guard against public analysis) they say a chance to answer to reactions
ought to be given at whatever point a person or association has been called out. however,
there is a risk that this can smother the opportunity of the press to investigate and be basic.
Moral rules are likewise instituted, its Code of Practice contains an extraordinary enemy of
discrimination condition: “The press should avoid making insulting or derogatory remarks on
a person's race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any physical or mental ailment or
impairment. “The topic of security has become extensively more significant lately, and
codes' necessities on protection The severity of disruptions has been increased. Self-
regulation protects both the freedom of information and citizens from abuse, yet the two
are frequently at odds. An issue that emerges with respect to self-controlled organizations is
that since they are directed through an in-house agent they can frequently be looked at as
bias.
regulation
Laws regulating the media are laws that are enforced by the courts. This regulation might
have a number of goals, including intervening to protect a stated "public interest,"
promoting competition and a healthy media market, and establishing universal technical
standards via law, norms, or procedures.
Media using regulation
Media regulations are normally enforces by the law, rules or procedures and varies
depending on the country, these are set in place to protect the ‘freedom of expression’ it
, protects the peoples public interests e.g. media diversity. The media are con trolled
completely by OFCOM
OFCOM
This company is responsible for managing and making sure there is regulation and licencing
of TVs and radio broadcasting, Parts of it are licenced for usage in broadcast television and
radio, mobile phone transmissions, and private communication networks, and wireless
gadgets, among other things.
The most complained tv broadcast this year was in fact the morning new show called good
morning Britain , ITV , 21st of January 2020 with a total of 1589 complaints to OFCOM
following an episode that aired on Tuesday as it was seen that Piers Morgan mocked the
Chinese language to which then lead to him making a statement 1 month later arguing that
the remarks were not made in good faith and “not intended to mock or denigrate Chinese
people, their language or accent" but "were intended to mock a member of the Royal
Family”
Data protection and confidentiality
The way the media gets controlled is through the data protection act, this is a legal
obligation. The act is set in place to protect the data and information of individuals that
companies have. The type of data that can be used are; credit and debit card information,
home address, name, contact information etc. the reason the act is put in place is so that it
ensures your data is safe and used appropriately and also that the information is relevant
and not kept for longer than needed. Every induvial persona has the right to find out what
information is stored through the government and other organisations.
Broad casting standard authority
The major purpose of this is to create broadcasting standards codes of behaviour, to analyse
and assess complaints made against radio and television programming, and to conduct
research into issues of broadcasting standards. The standards were the statutory body for
both standards and fairness in broadcasting. It was replaced in 2003 by OFCOM
Independent Press Standards Organisation
The Independent Press Standards Organization (IPSO) is the UK's independent
regulator for the magazines and newspapers sector. The IPSO holds newspapers
and magazines accountable for their acts, as well as ensuring that high standards of
journalism are maintained. They also monitor complaints and conduct their own
investigations into the standards and how compliant they are.
Censorship
Censorship in the media is the concealment of discourse, public correspondence, or other
data, on the premise that such material is viewed as offensive, unsafe or delicate.
Libel
