Self-regulation

A system in which an industry largely monitors and enforces its own standards rather than being directly regulated by government.

A system in which a media industry largely monitors and enforces its own standards, often through an industry-funded regulatory organisation.

Under self-regulation, a media industry largely monitors and enforces its own standards, often through an industry-funded organisation. This does not mean that every producer simply decides its own rules: a separate body can investigate complaints and require action.

Distinguish voluntary press self-regulation through IPSO from platforms’ legal duties under the Online Safety Act, enforced by Ofcom. Neither system means that every inaccurate online post must automatically be removed.

A system in which an industry or organisation monitors and enforces its own standards rather than relying solely on a statutory regulator.

A system in which an industry participates in regulating itself through codes and complaints procedures rather than direct government control.

Self-regulation involves an industry participating in its own regulation through codes and complaints systems. IPSO illustrates press self-regulation: it is funded by the press rather than operating as direct government control of newspaper content.

A system in which an industry establishes and oversees its own professional standards rather than being directly controlled by the government.

Checks and controls carried out by media producers themselves to ensure their output meets relevant standards.

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AQA GCSE Media Studies · 8572

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