NICAM Kijkwijzer Regulations [Kijkwijzer Reglement]

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

Abstract

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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