Title: Evaluate the laws and ethical concerns affecting video media.
Course: Video and Media Technology (11055) > Section: Evaluating Video and Media

Evaluation should include an examination of laws and codes of ethics that govern video media, such as
•    filming rights
•    copyright law, copyright infringement, and digital rights management
•    the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility
•    the role of agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
•    privacy, persons appearing in a video, and how they are portrayed
•    fair use guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

•    Which media organizations have codes of ethics?
•    Who regulates and governs compliance of video media and their laws?
•    How do copyright laws affect content?
•    How do privacy laws differ in the United States and in other countries? When is one required to obtain consent before filming?
•    How can one make videos accessible to persons with visual impairments?