(a) creates a transparent regulatory and procedural framework which encourages innovative technologies and facilitates the transition of the market to full competition; (b) ensures and promotes the provision of a broad range of national and cross-border Electronic Communications services; (c) promotes effective competition and ensures that positions of market power are not abused; (d) describes the structure, role, funding and procedures of the Office of the Commissioner for the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services; (e) determines the scope of universal service and the conditions for its provision and funding; (f) implements specific data protection, consumer protection and users' rights rules; (g) ensures the safety and interoperability of networks and services; (h) works towards the effective and efficient use of scarce resources; (i) introduces an institutional framework that conforms with obligations under Community law; (j) protects public security interests; and (k) ensures and promotes the development of postal services and the improvement of their quality. (l) lays down the conditions governing the provision of postal services, 18