Privacy mandatory referrals to Controller Editorial Policy
Content Producers must refer any proposal to:
- use unattended recording equipment on private property without the consent of the owner, occupier or agent.
- broadcast any recording, including a telephone call, originally made for note taking purposes.
- record an interview with someone who is not expecting to be approached and has not previously been approached ("door-stepping" without prior approach) except for daily news gathering. Approval must first be obtained at a senior editorial level before referral to and approval by Controller, Editorial Policy.
- feature people in live broadcasts of comedy and entertainment programmes without their knowledge.
- broadcast secretly recorded material made by others and not gathered according to BBC Editorial Guidelines.
- gather material illegally outside the UK by disregarding privacy or other laws.