Key Question | Focus | Specifics |
Why Regulate? | -Truth -Child protection -Political bias -Privacy -Human morals and ethics -Relative/subjective “good behaviour” -Specific/particular political opinions -Deformation/slander/libel/reputational damage -Ownership to avoid monopoly -Good working practices | -Johnny Depp V Amber Heard case (Libel/Slander) -Rooney v Vardy (Privacy) -Elon Musk buying Twitter (Ownership) -Life of Brian (Good behaviour) -China banning social media/1 hour limit on it -Activision Blizzard’s court case (good working practices) |
Who regulates what? | -Government -Specialised bodies [eg Ofcom] -Individuals -Internal company/structural regulations -Self regulation [code of ethics/practice] -Key individuals [Celebs/influencers] -PEGI (Video games) -BBFC (Cinema) -IPSO (Newspapers) -MCPS (Music) -Individuals -Groups/bodies | |
How will regulation be put in place? | -Copyright -Logos – | |
What gets regulated? | -Radio -Social Media -Newspapers -Television -Books -Video Games -Music -Films/tv shows -Magazines -Advertising |