3.4 Legal Issues Flashcards
Copyright
A law which gives creators of media the rights to it. This means that others cannot use edit or distribute it without permission
Watermarks
Used to prevent others form using something without referencing the copy right owner
Patent
A license which gives rights to a creator of an idea, process, or invention so that others cannot copy it
PEGI
Pan European gaming information
3, 7, 13, 16, 18
BBFC
British Board of Film Classification
-regulated media content and classify films
U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18, R18
Mitigation
A measure taken to reduce risk faced by people
Trademark
phrase, words, logo, or symbol which is protected for use by a certain business or organisation
Ofcom
The Office of Communications regulate broadcasted content across TV channels
ASA
Advertising Standards Authority
-regulates advertisers follower rules to protect viewers
Intellectual property
A legislation designed to stop your work (Anything that has been created, like designs, inventions, brand names) being copied and distributed without permission
Defamation
A statement which is false and designed to damage the reputation of a person
Libel
False and hurtful comments about people are written and published damaging their reputation
Slander
Comments which are spoken and designed to expose a person to ridicule or disrespect
Common health and safety risks
-Heavy equipment
-Set/location
-Weather
-Heights
-Trailing cables
-Electrical equipment
Recce
Someone who visits a site to assess risks and identify mitigations before filming takes place
Risk assessment
A document which outlines the risks and hazards in a particular situation and mitigations which can be put in place to reduce risk
Security measure that companies use
Encryption
Regulations
Rules which are enforced by the law to restrict, develop/ shape the way in which media works
Health and safety in post/ pre-production
-regular breaks
-wrist support
-eyes level with screen
-anti-glare filters
-adjustable chair
-arms 90 degrees to desk
Creative Commons
-Attribution
-non- commercial
-share alike (modified but reshaped with same licenses)
-no derivative works (coped/ used but not modified)
Data protection
Data protection Acts 1998 & 2018 expect companies to store data
-securely & accurately
-only as much as as long as needed
