Difference between revisions of "Ofcom"
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| − | Ofcom | + | 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 are set by the Communications Act 2003. | Ofcom's statutory duties are set by the Communications Act 2003. | ||
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Ofcom's corporate structure consists of: the Ofcom Board; a Content Board; the Executive branch; a Consumer Panel; and advisory committees. | 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.<ref>Office of Communications (Ofcom), http://www.ofcom.org.uk/, last accessed 04 March 2008: 20:34/</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 17:14, 17 April 2008
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 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.[1]
Notes
- ↑ Office of Communications (Ofcom), http://www.ofcom.org.uk/, last accessed 04 March 2008: 20:34/
