Professional practise - Jonathan Farrow-White
Fair Use
In copyright law, there is an allowance on the how much someone can copy before breaching copyright law this is called fair use. This is because some copyright laws was too restricted and out of hand however, fair use allows curtain breaches of copyright weather its for research and educational purposes if referenced and sourced. A good example of fair use is search engines such as Google. They are allowed to distribute information of other websites for research purposes.
Right of Reply
The ‘Right of Reply’ is a way for people to defend themselves against publications that mentions them. If a person is said in question was unfairly criticized with then they are then allowed to seek redress. The BBC has say that “When our output makes allegations of wrongdoing, iniquity or incompetence or lays out a strong and damaging critique of an individual or institution the presumption is that those criticised should be given a "right of reply", that is, given a fair opportunity to respond to the allegations.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidelines-fairness-right-of-reply/
ASA
The ASA is an independent organisation to maintain high standards in advertising for the benefit of consumers, advertisers and society at large though the use of advertising codes. The advertising codes set rules for advertisers and media owners to follow. Theses mainly include the general rules of advertising such as must not mislead, or offend, and specific rules that cover advertising to children and ads for alcohol, gambling, motoring, health and financial products.
Ofcom
Ofcom is a communications regulator. They regulate all different sectors of the media such as TV, radio, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. They make sure that the citizens of UK get the best communications service and protect from scams and sharp practices. However, allowing competition to thrive. Ofcom is funded by a grant-in-aid from the Government. Also from fees from industry for regulating broadcasting and communications.
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/what-is-ofcom/
BBFC
The British Board of Film Classification is a independent, non-governmental media content regulator since 1912, they set the age classification for cinema, DVD’s and video-games in the UK. The scale starts from U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18 and all the way to R18. Their one goal is to protect the public, especially minors from inappropriate content, as well as educate and inform
NUJ
The National Union of Journalists is a inclusive union and represents a broad range of media professionals allowing them to be the voice for journalist and journalism. They try and improve pay and conditions for members that are part of the campaign and make sure that journalist are rewarded for their skilled work. It was founded in 1907 and is now one of the biggest journalism unions.
Parental Consent Release Forms
Parental Consent Release Forms
There are very strict guidelines when it comes to filming where 16 year olds or younger are present. According to the BBC editorial guidelines, anyone who is under the age of 16 are still under the responsibility of their parents or legal guardian. This means for any footage that features anyone under the age of 16 must have parental consent release form.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/page/guidance-children-interacting-privacy/