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Media Assignments 2 How is the media regulated? Media is regulated in a number of different ways one of which is Ofcom Ofcom's specific duties fall into six areas: 1. Ensuring the optimal use of the electro-magnetic spectrum 2. Ensuring that a wide range of electronic communications services - including high speed data services - is available throughout the UK 3. Ensuring a wide range of TV and radio services of high quality and wide appeal 4. Maintaining plurality in the provision of broadcasting 5. Applying adequate protection for audiences against offensive or harmful material 6. Applying adequate protection for audiences against unfairness or the infringement of privacy Ofcom's Regulatory Principles * Ofcom will regulate with a clearly articulated and publicly reviewed annual plan, with stated policy objectives. * Ofcom will intervene where there is a specific statutory duty to work towards a public policy goal which markets alone cannot achieve. *...

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