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09|02|2010
These days millions of us regularly post information about ourselves on the internet – from updates and photos on social networking sites to videos and blogs.
But do you ever think about what happens to that information? Photos, for example, can remain online and be seen by anybody years after they were initially posted.
‘Think before you post’ is the theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day.
Tags: Internet, Online safety
08|02|2010
Every fortnight Ofcom publishes our findings on the complaints we’ve received about TV and radio programmes.
It’s the culmination of a process which begins as soon as we receive a complaint from a viewer or listener.
Each complaint is assessed against the Broadcasting Code to see if it needs investigating further.
Tags: Broadcasting, Complaints, Radio, TV
04|02|2010
Almost 90% of the UK population are regularly tuning into the radio, according to the latest industry figures. They reveal that in the last quarter of 2009, 46 million adults listened to their favourite radio station each week.03|02|2010
Viewers and listeners in the UK have long enjoyed a rich heritage of broadcasting and quality programming. But sometimes you may see something on TV - or hear a programme on radio - which you find offensive or think is harmful.Tags: Broadcasting, Complaints, Radio, TV
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08|12|2009
UK consumers could make considerable savings by taking some or all of their phone, pay TV and broadband services from the same provider, Ofcom research has found.Tags: Consumer, Digital TV, Mobile, Phone
13|08|2009
Often the price that’s advertised is not necessarily the only charge that you will pay. But what the extra charges to look out for?Tags: Broadband, Complaints, Consumer, ISP, Landline, Mobile, TV
27|10|2009
If you’re confused by call charges or don’t know your 03 from your 0845 numbers, then we have the perfect guide for you. It tells you about some of the common numbers in use today, what they are used for and how much it costs to call them from a BT landline.Tags: Advice, BT, Consumer, Landline, Numbering, Phone
22|10|2009
Each year Ofcom deals with thousands of complaints from viewers and listeners. But what happens next?Tags: Broadcasting, Complaints, Radio, TV
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01|01|2010
Many of us will have found a brand new smart phone, laptop or digital radio at the bottom of our stocking this Christmas.Tags: Consumer, Digital TV, Mobile, Phone
18|11|2009
Millions of us now regularly shop online.Tags: Broadband, Consumer, Internet, Online safety
12|11|2009
As phone customers we now enjoy more choice of provider than ever before.Tags: Complaints, Consumer, Landline, Mis-selling, Phone, Slamming, Telecoms
23|10|2009
You've been telling us that silent calls are one of the problems you get most annoyed about.Tags: Complaints, Silent calls
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01|12|2009
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27|08|2009
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