Legal issues and regulation Flashcards
What legislation respects our privacy?
Human Rights Act (1998) - “Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence.”
How would you respect people’s privacy if you were filming in a hospital?
- Patients and staff could be asked if they consent to filming
- If they refuse you could blur their faces
- Production would need to be cautious that everyone might not be able to give consent (terminally ill patients/children)
Are all areas the general public can access public spaces?
No. Many places are open to the general public but are private property and therefore rules that apply in public spaces wouldn’t necessarily apply there.
Do you have the right to take photos in public spaces if they are for personal use?
Yes.
Do you have the right to photograph a newsworthy event or film an interview (for editorial use) in public spaces?
Yes. As long as you don’t obstruct roads or harass people.
Do you have the right to photograph in private spaces.
No. You always need permission to film or photograph in private spaces.
What is a model release form?
A person signs this to give permission to be filmed/photographed.
What does PEGI stand for and do?
Pan European Game Information. They classify what age range computer games are suitable for.
What does BBFC stand for and what do they do?
British Board of Film Classification. They classify what age range films are suitable for.
What is Defamation?
Damaging someone’s reputation.
What is slander?
Saying a false statement about someone/a company.
What is libel?
Publishing a false statement about someone/a company.
If you take a photo of someone in a public place and they think you are being aggressive, what could you be of risk of?
Harassment. While you are allowed to take photos of people in public you still have to be mindful of how you approach it.
What is the name of the Act that outlines how data on people should be stored?
Data Protection Act (2018). Requires companies to store data:
- Fairly and lawfully
- Accurately and securely
- Only for as long as it is needed
- Only stored the minimum amount of data needed
What could happen if a company is caught breaching the Data Protection Act or misusing personal information?
They could be fined (£17.5 million or 4% of annual turnover, whichever is higher).
If you are found guilty of defamation/libel in court. What may you have to do?
You would likely have to pay compensation to the affected party (up to £300,000)
What is the name of the organisation that regulates the contents of adverts?
Advertising Standards Authority.
What is intellectual property?
IP covers items that aren’t physical (you can’t touch them, video, graphics, etc.)
Name a law that protects someone’s intellectual property
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1998)
- Trade Marks Act (1994)
What is the purpose of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act?
To give people legal protection if someone copies their work without permission.
What do you need to do to use copyrighted assets?
- Find out who owns the copyright
- Contact them and ask for permission
- Pay for permission/acknowledge the author if they request it
How long does copyright last?
- Audio, music and photos - 70 years from published
- Films - 70 years after death of director, script writer and composer
- TV - 50 years from first broadcast
How do you copyright your work?
Your work is automatically copyrighted as soon as it is produced.
What does royalty free mean?
Royalty free means you don’t have to pay royalties while you use their license, but you may still need to pay for a one off license.
What are royalties?
Royalties are one way an author/creator might get paid for their IP (for example, a film company may ask for a £1 royalty for every DVD or download of their film).
What copyright license only allow assets to be used in certain ways?
Creative commons. For example, you might not be to make changes to the product.
What is a patent?
Patents are legal protections that are used on inventions. To obtain a patent the product must be a new invention or a new way of solving an old problem. It must be a physical item.
Name some exceptions to copyright law.
-You could copy part of works for private study or non-commercial research
- If the copyright owner isn’t significantly impacted by you copying their work
How could you prevent illegally copying of work?
-Watermarks
- Different levels of license (cheaper for charities, students, etc.)
What is the purpose of the Trade Marks Act (1994)?
To protect companies trademarks® so other people can’t use them.
E.g. ASDA® couldn’t say SPEC SAVINGS AT ASDA as it is too similar to the Specsavers®
What regulations state what employers must do to keep their employees safe and healthy?
Health and safety regulations 1992
What is a risk assessment?
A risk assessment is a document that lists all the risks in an area and states what will be done to reduced or eliminate these risks.
