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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An Ofcom fairness or privacy complaint can be lodged by individuals who participated in TV or radio programmes.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

An Ofcom spokesperson said such complaints are considered "on a case-by-case basis through a detailed and careful assessment process".

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Ofcom said it was working with the government to explore whether its enforcement powers should be strengthened.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

The findings come after telecoms regulator Ofcom said YouTube and TikTok were still not doing enough to keep young people safe and called for stronger protections.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

STV and regulator Ofcom agreed a modified scheme but this did little to appease the Scottish government, unions, and critics including local business groups.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

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