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We supervise the proper functioning of the audiovisual communication market, promoting diverse and reliable content, and enhancing the accessibility of audiovisual content for people with disabilities.
The CNMC is also responsible for ensuring that the rights of minors are respected in television broadcasts, ensuring compliance with self-regulation codes or the maximum minutes of advertising that can be aired. The protection of minors in audiovisual communication services is one of the central elements of audiovisual regulation.
Applicable regulations
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CNMC Tasks
Content control
We supervise the compliance of audiovisual content with regulations on child protection, advertising, and accessibility
Complaints or reports about audiovisual content
We manage complaints about programs and advertising that may be considered inappropriate or against the law
Monitoring CRTVE's compliance as a public service
We monitor the fulfillment of CRTVE's public service mission and the adequacy of the public resources allocated for it
Audiovisual accessibility: single point of contact (SPC)
It is an easily accessible contact channel that must be available to all citizens.
Conflict resolution between agents
We resolve conflicts related to the assignment of radio and television channels or access to stadiums and sports venues
Sanctioning documents, reports, and inquiries
We prepare sanctioning documents, reports on regulatory projects, and resolve inquiries
Requirements
We require audiovisual communication service providers to cease practices that violate the regulations
Promotion of European works
We monitor compliance with the obligation of pre-financing and broadcasting European works
Media literacy
Monitoring of media literacy measures implemented by providers, organizations, and all stakeholders in Spain
Gender equality and image of women
We analyze the representation of women in state-level audiovisual communication services
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the audiovisual sector, advertising, content control and minors, and cultural diversity