3.4 Legal Issues

Question 1

Copyright

Answer 1

A law which gives creators of media the rights to it. This means that others cannot use edit or distribute it without permission

Question 2

Watermarks

Answer 2

Used to prevent others form using something without referencing the copy right owner

Question 3

Patent

Answer 3

A license which gives rights to a creator of an idea, process, or invention so that others cannot copy it

Question 4

PEGI

Answer 4

Pan European gaming information
3, 7, 13, 16, 18

Question 5

BBFC

Answer 5

British Board of Film Classification
-regulated media content and classify films
U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18, R18

Question 6

Mitigation

Answer 6

A measure taken to reduce risk faced by people

Question 7

Trademark

Answer 7

phrase, words, logo, or symbol which is protected for use by a certain business or organisation

Question 8

Ofcom

Answer 8

The Office of Communications regulate broadcasted content across TV channels

Question 9

ASA

Answer 9

Advertising Standards Authority
-regulates advertisers follower rules to protect viewers

Question 10

Intellectual property

Answer 10

A legislation designed to stop your work (Anything that has been created, like designs, inventions, brand names) being copied and distributed without permission

Question 11

Defamation

Answer 11

A statement which is false and designed to damage the reputation of a person

Question 12

Libel

Answer 12

False and hurtful comments about people are written and published damaging their reputation

Question 13

Slander

Answer 13

Comments which are spoken and designed to expose a person to ridicule or disrespect

Question 14

Common health and safety risks

Answer 14

-Heavy equipment
-Set/location
-Weather
-Heights
-Trailing cables
-Electrical equipment

Question 15

Recce

Answer 15

Someone who visits a site to assess risks and identify mitigations before filming takes place

Question 16

Risk assessment

Answer 16

A document which outlines the risks and hazards in a particular situation and mitigations which can be put in place to reduce risk

Question 17

Security measure that companies use

Answer 17

Encryption

Question 18

Regulations

Answer 18

Rules which are enforced by the law to restrict, develop/ shape the way in which media works

Question 19

Health and safety in post/ pre-production

Answer 19

-regular breaks
-wrist support
-eyes level with screen
-anti-glare filters
-adjustable chair
-arms 90 degrees to desk

Question 20

Creative Commons

Answer 20

-Attribution
-non- commercial
-share alike (modified but reshaped with same licenses)
-no derivative works (coped/ used but not modified)

Question 21

Data protection

Answer 21

Data protection Acts 1998 & 2018 expect companies to store data
-securely & accurately
-only as much as as long as needed