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Article: Ofcom seeks views on media literacy approach.
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- June 1, 2004
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M2 PRESSWIRE-1 June 2004-Ofcom: Ofcom seeks views on media literacy approach(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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Ofcom today set out its approach to media literacy. Section 11 of the Communications Act 2003 requires Ofcom, amongst other provisions, to "bring about a better public understanding of the nature and characteristics of material published by means of electronic media".
Ofcom's work will focus mainly on television and radio. Although Ofcom has no statutory role in the regulation of Internet content, amid increasing evidence of convergence between media platforms it will also seek to assess public understanding of ...