Cancel Sky Device pin to watch some films etc

[Pete771]

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

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

[caesarome · Accepted solution]

@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/

[Anonymous]

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@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/

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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.

[TimmyBGood]

@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Of course, this is now hopelessly outdated with the widespread presence of streaming platforms that don't have to deploy Mandatory Daytime Protection because they didn't exist when the relevant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'.