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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is to take over regulation of mobile internet content from the Mobile Classification Board (Imcb).
The BBFC will handle the ‘Classification Framework’ that enables mobile operators to restrict access to their commercial content considered unsuitable for customers under the age of 18.
This content includes video and Av material as well as mobile games. Mobile operators also use the framework to calibrate internet filters that parents can use to restrict content accessible by children via their internet access service.
The BBFC, which classifies films, DVDs and select video game and ads, will take on its new responsibilities from September 2.
The Imcb had handled the framework since its establishment in 2004.
Hamish MacLeod, chair of the Mobile Broadband Group, commented: “We are very grateful for the excellent work that the Imcb has done over the last eight years to support our code.
“However, with customers increasingly consuming content via mobile networks, we feel that »
- michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
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