Communications Authority

The Communications Authority is an organization responsible for licensing and regulating the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in Hong Kong. It was formed in 2012 through a merger of the Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority (Chinese: 廣播事務管理局), Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority (Chinese: 影視及娛樂事務管理處), and the Telecommunications Authority (Chinese: 電訊管理局). The organization is authorized to investigate complaints made regarding programmes, issue warnings & fines, or even suspend the license of the radio or television station.

Comparisons

Similar bodies around the world are:

• Australia: Australian Communications and Media Authority
• Canada: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
• France: Superior Audiovisual Council (formerly the ORTF)
• United Kingdom: Ofcom
• United States: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

External links

• Official website

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