Regulation

Rules and oversight governing media organisations and their content, including legal controls and industry or organisational standards.

The setting and enforcement of rules or standards governing media organisations and content.

Regulation sets and enforces rules intended to protect users and uphold standards. Platforms can enforce their own rules through moderation, reporting systems and account restrictions. This form of self-regulation operates alongside UK legal responsibilities.

Rules and processes used to set standards for media content and practices and address breaches of those standards.

The June 2024 Paper 2 question concerns social media regulation. The Uses and Gratifications discussion of Rashford and Kardashian appears in the sample Paper 2 mark scheme.

Do not assume Ofcom regulated the 1967 launch, or that every modern improvement resulted from commercial ownership: distinguish regulation, funding and technological change.

The rules, standards and systems used to oversee media content and industry practices.

Regulation means the rules, standards and systems used to oversee media content and industry practices. It aims to protect audiences, especially children, and uphold standards such as accuracy, privacy and responsible advertising.

The monitoring and control of media content and organisations through rules, standards or classification systems.

Rules and oversight governing how media organisations operate and what they broadcast.

Rules and systems that govern media content or industry practices, including age classification intended to protect younger audiences and inform viewing choices.

Rules, standards and controls intended to govern media content, industry practices or users’ behaviour and protect the public.

Rules and oversight governing media organisations and their content, including protection from harmful or offensive material.

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AQA GCSE Media Studies · 8572

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