iMedia R081 Pre Production Skills
2.8: describe how legislation applies to creative media production (data protection, privacy, defamation, certification, classification, copyright and intellectual property)
2.8: describe how legislation applies to creative media production (data protection, privacy, defamation, certification, classification, copyright and intellectual property)
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Certification | Proof that a media product meets a set of technical standards (e.g. Dolby Sound / HD / DVD) |
| Classification | Proof that a media product is suitable for a particular age group |
| Copyright | The right to be known as the creator or owner of a digital product, which prevents others from using it without permission |
| Creative Commons | Type of copyright license where you are free to use an asset as long as you acknowledge who the author is. |
| Data Protection Act | Legislation saying how all personal data collected must be accurate, stored securely and not kept for longer than is necessary |
| Defamation Act | Legislation saying how media products mustn't lie in a way that damages someone's reputation |
| Intellectual property | Patents, trademarks and copyright |
| Legislation | A law or set of laws. |
| Privacy | Personal data must only be used, shared or stored for the purpose that was stated when a user gave their consent. |
| Public domain | When an asset is freely available without any copyright restriction |
| Trademark | A word or short phrase that is the name of a company or product which can only be used legal permission |
