communicationsregulation

noun
UK /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
US /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/

Rules that tell people and companies how they can send messages and share information.

The new communications regulation limits how phone companies can use your personal data.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Government oversight of telephone, internet, and broadcasting services.

The agency enforces communications regulation across all network providers.

3. A specific law or directive governing electronic messaging and data transmission.

Companies must comply with the communications regulation before launching the app.

4. The process of supervising how media outlets share news and content.

Communications regulation ensures that broadcasters serve the public interest.