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

Consumer regulation is based on creating choice and variety of products for consumers, people are in control, gratifications eg likes

Citizen regulation – social needs (groups) rather than individual needs, maintaining audiences

What impact did the 2003 Communications Act have on media regulation?

Helped the UK TV industry compete globally, creating ofcom allowing independent TV companies to produce more commercial products

“regarding actions to further citizen’s interests'”

What is the drawback of a self-regulated system?

Certain needs aren’t met so niche audiences aren’t catered for

It’s not fair, it’s impossible to successfully regulate yourself or your industry

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

Set of globally recognised rules

Define the difference between IT and the media