What Ofcom Broadcasting Code Regulates in Videos
Key content triggers under Ofcom compliance for OTT platforms that determine classification, restrictions, and enforcement
| Content Category | What It Includes | Ofcom Rule | When It’s Risky | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Language | Profanity, abuse | ⚠️ Severity-based | Pre-9 PM, excessive use | Complaints, penalties |
| Sexual Content | Nudity, explicit scenes | ❌ Pre-9 PM restricted | General audience access | Harm & offence breach |
| Violence | Physical, graphic scenes | ⚠️ Graphic/excessive | High intensity scenes | Viewer protection risk |
| Hate Content | Racism, hate speech | ❌ High-risk content | Targeted/repeated use | Legal risk |
| Under-18 Content | Explicit, violent, or profane | ❌ Restricted for minors | Child access | Compliance breach |
| Watershed Breach | Adult content < 9 PM | ❌ Not allowed | Wrong scheduling | Major violation |
Ofcom Compliance Gets Complex at the Content Level
How Do You Manage Offensive Content Across Videos?Language, nudity, and violence vary in intensity across content. Without structured detection, high-risk material can slip through and reach the wrong audience
How Do You Handle Content Meant for Different Audiences?Same content may be acceptable for adults but restricted for younger viewers. Without proper classification, platforms risk exposing sensitive content to unintended audiences
How Do You Identify High-Risk Content Before It’s Published?Not all violations are obvious. Subtle use of profanity, implied nudity, or escalating violence can still trigger complaints if left unchecked
When Manual Moderation Fails, TrueComply Takes Over
Define compliance rules aligned with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code or your internal standards, and apply them across your entire video library in one go. TrueComply works as an Ofcom VOD content moderation tool, helping you detect high-risk content early, enforce consistent policies, and reduce reliance on manual review.
- Catch compliance issues before they go live
- Scale moderation without large review teams
Detect, Fix, and Control Any Content Compliance in One System
Identify compliance issues, configure triggers, and apply actions like blur, mute, or disclaimers supported by TrueComply.
Choose How You Stay Compliant
Detect and Review
Identify compliance risks across your content and generate detailed reports for manual review. Flagged scenes, audio, and metadata help your team make informed decisions before publishing.
Detect and Act
Go beyond detection by applying automated actions such as blurring visuals, muting audio, adding disclaimers, or editing scenes to ensure compliance without manual intervention.
You Establish the Rules. TrueComply Enforces Them, Flawlessly.
Go Beyond Ofcom. Stay Compliant Across the Ecosystem
Built for broadcasters and platforms with large libraries. TrueComply is an AI-powered COPPA compliance tool that can reduce review time, ensure consistent compliance, and help avoid costly violations.
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