Ofcom

British

/ ˈɒfkɒm /

acronym

Office of Communications: a government body regulating the telecommunications industries; a super-regulator merging the Radio Authority, Independent Television Commission, and Oftel

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Ofcom said the promises must now be implemented quickly and properly, warning it will act if platforms failed to deliver.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Ofcom has criticised TikTok and YouTube, saying in a new report their content feeds are "not safe enough" for children.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to both Channel 4 and broadcast regulator Ofcom with questions about their actions and responses to the claims.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

X will submit performance data to Ofcom every three months for a year, so the regulator can monitor whether it is meeting the targets.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The announcement follows the launch of an Ofcom compliance programme in December, assessing whether the biggest social media companies have adequate systems and processes for dealing with reports of illegal hate and terror material.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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