Stay Compliant with Ofcom
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
Meeting Ofcom compliance for OTT platforms requires scalable systems to classify, detect, and control high-risk video content across librariese
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
Manual moderation doesn’t scale. This does.
Manually reviewing every video in your library against the most current broadcast rules and standards and making any edits is not easy or scalable.
Introducing TrueComply, an AI-powered video compliance tool that lets you create custom moderation profiles for requirements such as Ofcom. Define the triggers you want to detect and the actions TrueComply should take,
then let it review your videos against those rules.
Once your profile is defined, upload or connect your media library and start streamlining your video compliance workflow.
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.
You Establish the Rules. TrueComply Enforces Them, Flawlessly.
Go Beyond Ofcom. Stay Compliant Across the Ecosystem
Built for broadcasters and OTT platforms with large video libraries. TrueComply helps you define moderation rules, detect compliance triggers, and streamline video review with AI-powered analysis.
Make Your Videos Compliant Ready
Automate detection and correction
Reduce review time and operational overhead
Deliver broadcast-ready content every time