Question

Explain the difference between printed press and electronic media in terms of levels of freedom each enjoy. Why is there a difference in their legal treatment?

Answer 1

Answer:

Difference between printed press and electronic media.

Explanation:

Printed press is a means of distributing mass communication and information through printed forms like newspapers, magazines, etc. Whereas, electronic media is one in which mass communication and information is transmitted through electronic devices like television, radio, cellular phones, etc.

Both printed press and electronic media play a vital role in transmitting information and enhancing mass communication. However, printed press may tend to be censored by different authorities as they can be traced easily. Information contained in printed press may be altered or censored if they seem to provoke a particular party.

Unlike press media, electronic media does not have to deal with censorship most of the time. They can transmit information directly with just a click of a button. Authorities find it difficult to trace the origin of such electronic media information in time. Even after they find the source, the information would most likely have reached the other end of the world by that time.

There is a difference in their legal treatment because they operate very differently. Printed press needs a channel to distribute their information while electronic media does not need any particular channel as long as there is access to internet. Electronic media legalities are mostly dealt by cyber crime police force.