Regulation & Classification

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A magazine advert claims a face cream removes wrinkles in three days. Which organisation is responsible for regulating this advert?: ASA
A viewer is unhappy about offensive material in a television programme. Which organisation can they complain to?: Ofcom
The ASA is self-regulatory. What does this mean about how it is funded?: It is paid for by the advertising industry
A broadcaster repeatedly breaks the rules on harmful content. What action can Ofcom take?: Fine the organisation or remove its broadcasting licence
What does a 12A rating mean for a film shown at the cinema?: Under 12s may watch it if an adult goes with them
A film contains strong violence and scenes of drug use. What effect will this content most likely have on the film's classification?: It will be given a higher age rating
Which factor is considered by PEGI when rating a game but is not used by the BBFC when rating a film?: In-game purchases
Which set of age ratings is used by PEGI for computer and video games?: 3, 7, 12, 16, 18
A designer is producing a visualisation diagram for a Blu-ray case. Why should the design include the BBFC rating?: The finished case must show the film's age rating
A company's advert exaggerates how effective its product is. What can the ASA do about this advert?: Ban it from being published or broadcast
Why are films and video games given an age rating before they are released?: To help people decide whether the content is suitable for them
A company is launching a new digital radio station in the UK. Which organisation is responsible for issuing its broadcasting licence?: Ofcom
A games company is sending a new game to PEGI to be rated. Which feature of the game will affect the age rating it is given?: Chance based gambling with loot boxes
A film is given an 18 rating instead of the 12A rating the producers were hoping for. What is the most likely effect on the film?: It will reach a smaller audience as under 18s cannot watch it
What is meant by 'Ofcom'?: The organisation that regulates broadcasting and telecommunications in the UK
Which term describes the organisation that classifies films and videos in the UK into age ratings such as U, PG and 15?: BBFC
What is meant by 'PEGI'?: The organisation that rates computer and video games across Europe
Which term describes the film rating that means some scenes might not be suitable for young children and parents are advised to check?: PG
What is meant by 'R18'?: A BBFC rating for explicit films shown only in licensed sex shops and cinemas
What does a 15 rating mean for a film shown at the cinema?: Nobody under the age of 15 is allowed to watch it
What does a U rating mean for a film?: It is suitable for audiences of all ages

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