topic Re: Cancel Sky Device pin to watch some films etc in What's On

Cancel Sky Device pin to watch some films etc

Pete771 — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:24:26 GMT

I wish to cancel the sky PIn for access to Films etc

The system only allows me to change the pin noit remove it

Re: Cancel Sky Device pin to watch some films etc

caesarome — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:13:55 GMT

@Pete771

The pin can not be removed or cancelled due to OFCOM rules that you can read about here:

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-standards/mandatory-daytime-protection/

Re: Cancel Sky Device pin to watch some films etc

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:58:44 GMT

@caesarome wrote:
@Pete771
The pin can not be removed or cancelled due to OFCOM rules that you can read about here:

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-standards/mandatory-daytime-protection/

An addition to @caesarome's comment, the PIN is required for 12, 15 or 18 rated programmes, movies, etc. broadcast from 05:30 to 21:00, including recordings if watched during these times.

Re: Cancel Sky Device pin to watch some films etc

TimmyBGood — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:46:49 GMT

@Pete771

It's PIN control which enables broadcast of those films on Sky Cinema channels: without it they couldn't be on air during the daytime.

Of course, this is now hopelessly outdated with the widespread presence of streaming platforms that don't have to deploy Mandatory Daytime Protection because they didn't exist when the relevant legislation was formulated, but it's still UK law for 'broadcasting'.