Criterion
Private media, while not subject to the same regulation as public media, was generally fair and balanced in their coverage of the candidates and provided an equal opportunity for access to all candidates
Election Parts
Summaries
- Privately-held media should not necessarily be held to the same standards as public media.
- Private media may be subject to some restrictions, such as equal access for all candidates and fair coverage.
- Laws should address the applicability of regulations on paid political advertising in traditional media, including rules on placement, financing, and transparency, to such advertising online.