legal and rights Flashcards
what is defamation?
a spoken or written statement that is false and hurtful to a persons reputation
what are the two types of defamation?
libel
slander
what is libel
written defamation
what is slander?
verbal defamation
what is data protection?
provides you with control over your personal data and how and when it is being used, accessed and shared
data protection act of…?
2018
what are intellectual property rights?
rights we are given over our ideas and creations that we control
what are the 3 types of intellectual property rights?
copyright
patent
trademark
what is copyright?
a law that gives the creator of any media form the exclusive rights to it
meaning it cannot be copied, shared or edited without their permission
what is a patent?
a license that grands exclusive rights to the creator for a design idea or invention
has to be applied for
what is trademark?
a phrase, word, logo or symbol that is PROTECTED because it is registered as REPRESENTING a brand
what is a creative commons license? (CC)
means you can use a photographer or graphic designer’s work for free as long as you follow their requirements
what are watermarks?
symbols that are put onto photographs
what is regulation?
rules enforced by the law to restrict / shape the way media works for safety and protection
examples of regulation
ASA
OFCOM