IS - Iceland
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This page includes links to the European Audiovisual Observatory’s databases and to reports in which Iceland is prominently featured, as well as links to national public authorities and other organisations relevant to the audiovisual sector. Indicative translations of the names of linked organisations are given for reference.
Resources from the Observatory databases
Legal resources
European works table: Rules pertaining to European works in Iceland
Public service media table: Rules pertaining to the public service media in Iceland
Merlin database: Newsletter articles featuring Iceland
Market resources
MAVISE database: MAVISE data for Iceland
LUMIERE VOD: LUMIERE VOD data for Iceland
This page includes links to national public authorities and other organisations where useful information and resources relevant to the audiovisual sector can be found. Indicative translations of the names of linked organisations are given for reference.
Main Public Institutions and Bodies
- Alþingi - Parliament
- Stjórnarráð Íslands - Government Offices
- Mennta- og menningarmálaráðuneytið - Ministry of Education, Science and Culture
- Innanríkisráðuneytið - Ministry of the Interior
- Hæstiréttur Íslands - Supreme Court
Official Publishing and Statistical Organisations
- Stjórnartíðindi - Official Gazette
- Hagstofa Íslands - National Statistical Office
Regulatory Authorities for Audiovisual and Communication Sectors
- Fjölmiðlanefnd - Icelandic Media Commission
- Póst- og fjarskiptastofnun - Post and Telecom Administration
Competition Authority
Data Protection Authority
- Persónuvernd - Data Protection Authority
Copyright and Intellectual Property Offices
- Mennta- og menningarmálaráðuneytið - Office of legal affairs of the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture
- Einkaleyfastofan - Patent Office
Copyright Collecting Societies
- STEPH - Performing Rights Society
- IHM - Collecting Society for authors, performers and producers
- SFH - Society of performers and producers of phonograms
Film Institutions
- Kvikmyndamiðstöð Íslands - Icelandic Film Centre
- Kvikmyndasafn Íslands - National Film Archive
Television and On-demand Audiovisual Services
For a list of television and on-demand audiovisual services in this country search the MAVISE database
Disclaimer: Please note that the list contains links to external websites where information is created by other organisations. The European Audiovisual Observatory takes no responsibility for the content and accuracy of information provided by linked sites and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by our organisation.