The Norwegian Media Authority

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The mission of the Norwegian Media Authority is to promote media diversity and increase media literacy.

Stop, think, check: How to expose fake news and misinformation

Fake news often resembles real news. It's easy to spread content on social media, so it's important to stop, think and check before sharing.

About The Norwegian Media Authority

Organzation

The Norwegian Media Authority: The Norwegian Media Authority is headed by the Director General, Mari Velsand.

Contact information

The Norwegian Media Authority: Information on how to contact the Norwegian Media Authority.

International work

Norwegian Safer Internet Centre: NSIC

The Norwegian Media Authority: The Norwegian Media Authority is the national Safer Internet Center in Norway. The project is affiliated with the European CEF ( Connecting Europe Facility ) program, and is part of the Insafe network…

International relations

The Norwegian Media Authority: The Norwegian Media Authority's cooperation with other countries' authorities and relations with international organizations.

Country report to EPRA: The Norwegian Media Authority 2020

The Norwegian Media Authority: This report was sent to EPRA in November 2020, and describes most of the NMAs responsibilities and work throughout 2020.

Legislation and guidelines

Media Legislation

The Norwegian Media Authority: Unofficial translations of some of the acts and regulations that is administered by The Norwegian Media Authority.

Reports and resources

The Norwegian Media Authority: Various reports, guidelines and summarys on the works of the Norwgian Media Authority - available in English. Educational resorces in English are also available here.

Age classification of cinema films

The Norwegian Media Authority: All films shown in cinemas in Norway must have an age limit. Films that are not age-classified by the Norwegian Media Authority must be shown with an 18-year age limit. All cinema films that the Norwe…