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'''The Office of Communications''' (commonly known as '''Ofcom''') is the United Kingdom’s communications regulator, responsible for overseeing television, radio, telecommunications, postal services, and the radio spectrum. Established under the Office of Communications Act 2002 and formally launched in 2003, Ofcom replaced multiple legacy regulators and has since become the central authority for communications policy in the UK.{{Citation needed}} Its mandate includes protecting consumers, promoting competition, and ensuring compliance with broadcasting standards.{{InfoboxCompany | '''The Office of Communications''' (commonly known as '''Ofcom''') is the United Kingdom’s communications regulator, responsible for overseeing television, radio, telecommunications, postal services, and the radio spectrum. Established under the Office of Communications Act 2002 and formally launched in 2003, Ofcom replaced multiple legacy regulators and has since become the central authority for communications policy in the UK.{{Citation needed}} Its mandate includes protecting consumers, promoting competition, and ensuring compliance with broadcasting standards.{{InfoboxCompany | ||
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===Digital markets=== | ===Digital markets=== | ||
Ofcom has been tasked with overseeing aspects of online safety and regulating major digital platforms following the passage of the [[Online Safety Act 2023]].{{Citation needed}} This expansion of its powers has been welcomed by those concerned about harmful content online, but civil liberties groups warn of potential overreach, surveillance concerns, and risks to user privacy.{{Citation needed}} | Ofcom has been tasked with overseeing aspects of online safety and regulating major digital platforms following the passage of the [[Online Safety Act|Online Safety Act 2023]].{{Citation needed}} This expansion of its powers has been welcomed by those concerned about harmful content online, but civil liberties groups warn of potential overreach, surveillance concerns, and risks to user privacy.{{Citation needed}} | ||
==Notable controversies== | ==Notable controversies== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Online Safety Act 2023]] | *[[Online Safety Act|Online Safety Act 2023]] | ||
*[[Communications in the United Kingdom]] | *[[Communications in the United Kingdom]] | ||
*[[Media regulation]] | *[[Media regulation]] | ||
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[[Category:Consumer rights in the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Consumer rights in the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Government agencies established in 2003]] | [[Category:Government agencies established in 2003]] | ||
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