What is the difference between a consumer based media regulation system and a citizen based regulation system?

Consumer based- People have wants and needs, should we have a system which give people what people want in terms of their needs.

Citizen- People have their social needs instead of personal needs.

What impact did the 2003 communications act have on media regulation?

• Created Ofcom- As a result independent television production companies were freed up to produce content that was more commercially viable.
• It was made a criminal offence if someone made something offensive.

What is the drawback of a self related system?

• Because most media organisations self regulate themselves and do it all themselves.

How do you regulate media content and organisations on a global scale?