Media supervision

Media monitoring by FICORA

FICORA's monitoring of television and radio operations is based on the Act on Television and Radio Operations. Also the Act on Yleisradio Oy (Finnish Broadcasting Company) lays down responsibilities for FICORA. This site gives you information on media monitoring.

FICORA monitors

• the placing of programmes that are harmful for a child's development, and the use of advance warnings in television operations; and
• advertising, sponsorship and product placement in television and radio operations.

Each year, the Finnish Broadcasting Company submits a report to FICORA on the public service provided during the previous year. FICORA issues a statement on the report to the Finnish Government.

FICORA also handles customer complaints made in the framework of the Act on Television and Radio Operations.

Media monitoring cooperation

FICORA participates in the Nordic cooperation of the television and radio operations sector. FICORA also participates in the EPRA, European Platform of Regulatory Authorities.

In Finland, the following organisations work together with FICORA around matters related to television and radio operations:

• Finnish Consumer Agency (FCA)
• Finnish Board of Film Classification
• National Board of Education
• The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare
• Save the Children Finland