Niedersächsische Landesmedienanstalt (NLM)
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About Niedersächsische Landesmedienanstalt (NLM)
editThe Niedersächsische Landesmedienanstalt (NLM) is the media authority for Lower Saxony and responsible for private broadcasting. As an independent institution under public law based in Hanover, the NLM licenses and supervises private radio and television broadcasters.
A central aspect of the NLM's work is monitoring compliance with youth protection regulations as well as advertising and labeling regulations. In addition, the NLM supervises telemedia providers based or residing in Lower Saxony, particularly with regard to youth media protection, advertising and mandatory legal notice.
The NLM is strongly committed to promoting community broadcasting and broadcasting technology in Lower Saxony. It supports projects to strengthen and impart media literacy and promotes research projects. A particular highlight is the annual presentation of the Lower Saxony Media Prize, which recognizes outstanding journalistic and creative achievements in Lower Saxony broadcasting and in the online sector. From 2025, the NLM will also promote quality journalism in Lower Saxony.
The NLM offers a self-protection platform from young people for young people via its JUUUPORT platform. In addition, the NLM offers information events on youth media protection.