Regulation of the media sector

British Video Association

The British Video Association is the trade body that represents the interests of publishers and rights owners of video entertainment.
Film Distributors Association
Film Distributors' Association, is the trade body for theatrical film distributors in the UK - the companies that release films for UK  cinema audiences
Video Standards Council (VSC)
A non-profit making body to develop and oversee a code of practice to promote high standerds in the media industry.
Trading Standards Central
 The Trading Standards Institute is a professional membership association formed in 1881. It represents trading standards professionals in the UK and overseas - in local authorities, the business and consumer sectors and in central government.It exists to promote and protect the success of a modern vibrant economy, and to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of citizens. 
Press Complaints Commission (PCC)
The PCC is an independent body which administers the system of self-regulation for the press. It does so primarily by dealing with complaints, framed within the terms of the Editors' Code of Practice, about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines and the conduct of journalists.
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
make sure all advertisements are legal, decent, honest and truthful.
The Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF)
MEF is the global community for mobile content and commerce. It is the leading trade organisation for companies wishing to monetize their goods, services and digital products via the mobile connected device
The Independent Games Developers Association (IGDA)
The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals who create video games. they bring together developers at conferences, in local chapters and in special interest groups to improve their lives and craft
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
BAFTA is the leading independent charity supporting, developing and promoting the art forms of the moving image in the UK - from Film and Television to Video Games and Interactive Media.
Commercial Radio Companies Association (CRCA)
The Commercial Radio Companies Association is the trade body for UK commercial radio. It represents commercial radio to Government, the Radio Authority, copyright societies and other organisations concerned with radio.
The International Visual Communication Association (IVCA)
The Association aims to be a centre of excellence for best communication practice and works with production companies, freelancers, support service providers and clients of the industry to represent their interests and help maximize their competitiveness and professionalism.
Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C)
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international community where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop Web standards.W3C's mission is to lead the Web to its full potential.
British Interactive Multimedia Association (BIMA)
  • Support and promote the British digital industry
  • Share knowledge and best practice
  • Reward great work and encourage the next generation


Representation
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.
Ofcom
ofcom is an approved regulator for the broadcasting and telecommunication industries fro the UK.

BBFC
is the organisation responsible for giving an age classification for all film, TV shows, games and TV adverts