Ethics is abouot thigns which are misleading, offensive and defamation.
Ethics also covers VIOLENCE, SEX, DRUGS, ALCOHOL.
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Ethics are about doing the right thing.

Ethical Issues:
1. Freedom of speech V causing ofence. (i.e. trolling, incitement, defamation)
2. Use of disturbing imagery. This includes explicit sex and explicit violence.
3. Use of offensive materials. This includes racism, sexism/homophobia and use of language (swearing).

4. Privacy rights of the individual (s)
5. Computer games/films: VIOLENCE/SEX/REPRESENTATIONS OF PEOPLE/PLACE

Consequences:
-fine
-law-suit
-fired
-product is banned
-product is taken out of circulation

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LO1 - regulatory bodies

Regulatory bodies

An orgonisation/group who controls/checks the output of media products. Could lead to products being prosecuted or banned. Regulatory bodies make sure that products are appropiate for an audience.

Examples of Regulatory bodies:
-BBFC
-OFCOM
-ASA