ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication

Okay kiddo, let's talk about the people who make sure that the things you see and hear on TV or the internet are safe and appropriate for you. They are called the regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication.

Just like how your mommy and daddy make rules for you to follow at home, the regulatory authority makes rules that media companies need to follow. These rules are called regulations.

For example, let's say you're watching a cartoon on TV and they use bad words that you're not supposed to say. The regulatory authority makes sure that cartoons like that are not shown on TV before your bedtime.

They also make sure that the TV and internet companies don't show things that are too scary or violent for kids like you. They make companies put ratings on TV shows and movies so that you know whether it's okay for you to watch them or not.

Sometimes people try to use the internet to do bad things, like bullying or pretending to be someone they're not. The regulatory authority also makes sure that the internet is safe for people like you to use.

In short, the regulatory authority helps make sure that the things you see and hear on TV and the internet are safe and appropriate for you.