Name of code
NICAM Kijkwijzer Regulations [Kijkwijzer Reglement]
Originator of code
Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media [Nederlands Instituut voor de Classificatie van Audiovisuele Media] (NICAM)
Country
The Netherlands
Original language
Dutch
Year of creation
2001
Type of code
Media users
Main frame of accountability
Political
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Procedural
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media (NICAM) is the institution responsible for assessing the potential harmfulness of audio-visual products to young people. NICAM works together with media partners in all sectors to provide parents and children with information on the potential risks that audiovisual products may contain, through a rating system called Kijkwijzer. The NICAM Kijkwijzer Regulations consist of viewing rules for affiliates and complaint regulations.
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