Difference between revisions of "Ofcom"
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Ofcom [http://www.ofcom.org.uk/] is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. | Ofcom [http://www.ofcom.org.uk/] is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. | ||
| − | Ofcom's statutory duties | + | Ofcom's statutory duties are set by the Communications Act 2003. |
| − | Ofcom's corporate structure consists of: the Ofcom Board; a Content Board; | + | Ofcom's corporate structure consists of: the Ofcom Board; a Content Board; the Executive branch; a Consumer Panel; and advisory committees. |
Ofcom's has accountability to Parliament and structured relationships with the Government and other regulatory bodies. It complies with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation. | Ofcom's has accountability to Parliament and structured relationships with the Government and other regulatory bodies. It complies with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation. | ||
Revision as of 20:41, 4 March 2008
Ofcom [1] is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.
Ofcom's statutory duties are set by the Communications Act 2003.
Ofcom's corporate structure consists of: the Ofcom Board; a Content Board; the Executive branch; a Consumer Panel; and advisory committees.
Ofcom's has accountability to Parliament and structured relationships with the Government and other regulatory bodies. It complies with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.
Notes
<Office of Communications (Ofcom), http://www.ofcom.org.uk/, last accessed 04 March 2008: 20:34/>
