Media regulation is the academic concept and field of study concerned with the formal and informal rules, norms, and institutions that govern media content, structure, and conduct. It investigates the policies, laws, and frameworks established by state and non-state actors to shape media systems, manage information flows, and address social, political, or economic objectives, examining their implementation, effects, and justifications across various levels and jurisdictions. This concept is significant for understanding how societies attempt to structure communication environments, balance competing rights and interests, and influence the role of media in public life and democratic processes.