Ofcom and their rules and regulations.

OFCOM

·         Ofcom is a communications regulator in the uk.

• ·         They regulate things like TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles…
• ·         They make sure that people are protected from scams but at the same time they ensure that competition can thrive.
• ·         Ofcom operates under the acts of parliament, this includes the communications act 2003. They must act within the powers and duties that are set or it by parliament in legislation.
• ·         One of their main purposes is to further the interest if the citizens by prompting competitions.
• ·         They enforce rules for the sectors that they are responsible for.
• ·         Ofcom are funded by the fees from the industry for regulating and broadcasting networks.

·         Their main legal duties are to ensure:

• ·         People who watch tv and listen to the radio, they are protected from and offensive content.
• ·         People are protected from being treated unfairly in tv and in radio programmes.
• ·         That a high range of tv and radio are produced to the customers, making it appealing to a wide range of people.

Ofcom also investigate the complaints about the behaviour that goes against any rules that they enforce. They also work with Office of fair trading to enforce the competition law.

Structure:

Their main board provides guidance on the way forward for their organisation.