A statement from TATT also said it has sent a warning letter to the television station expressing concern about the clip. It has also complained to TV 6 about showing video of a woman who was killed and dismembered in a recent accident.
The Authority said the disclosure of the identity of victims of sexual offences is against the law.
Ian Alleyne, who hosts the show apologised during Monday's programme. He took full responsibility for editing the video and all other video that appears on his show.
He suggested that while it was not proper to show the video he felt that justice was done as a result of the exposure, noting that the alleged rape took place months before and the authorities had done nothing about it until the video was seen on television.
Alleyne and TV 6 have faced severa criticism from several sources, including the Media Assocaition of Trinidad & Tobago (MATT).
The latest expression of concer has come from the Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association (TTPBA), which issued a media release Tuesday those involved should have maintained a level of professionalism.
The TTPBA added the report failed to maintain and adhere to standards of ethical journalism and responsible reporting.
"As an Association we are confident of our members' ability to maintain professionalism and take responsibility for instances where sensible and responsible journalism may have gone awry.
"Following discussions with our member, CCN TV6, they have assured the Association that necessary steps have been taken to prevent any such recurrence," the association said.
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