Freedom of information and data protection - Ofcom

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About Ofcom

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.

Internet-based services

As people communicate seamlessly online and offline, we now need to invest our efforts into making digital communications work for everyone

Media use and attitudes

Ofcom wants to understand how adults and children in the UK use media.

Online safety

Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom's job is to make online services safer for the people who use them. We make sure companies have effective systems in place to protect users from harm.

Phones and broadband

Ofcom is committed to a thriving telecoms sector, where companies can compete fairly and customers benefit from a broad range of services.

Post

Ofcom's job is to make sure there is a universal postal service.

Spectrum

You can't see or feel radio spectrum, but we use it every day. Our job is to authorise and manage the use of spectrum in the UK.

TV, radio and on-demand

We make sure that broadcasters provide quality TV, radio and on-demand programmes that appeal to diverse audiences. We also have rules in place to protect viewers and listeners from harm.
Ofcom's work

Advice for businesses

How to make the most of communications services as a small business.

Advice for consumers

How to make the most of the services you use, and deal with problems.

Consultations and statements

Proposals we are consulting on and decisions we've made.

Enforcement

How we make sure companies follow our rules, to protect customers and promote competition.

Information for industry

Rules, guidance and other information for the industries we regulate.

Licence information

If you're looking to use certain radio equipment, or broadcast on TV or radio, you'll need a licence from Ofcom.

News and updates

Our latest news, features, views and information about our work.

Research, statistics and data

Evidence we gather to inform our work as a regulator.
Complaints
Complaints
- Ofcom may be able to help you complain about or report issues relating to: phone, broadband and postal services; TV, radio and on-demand programmes; interference to wireless devices; or something you have seen on an online service, website or app.
- The types of complaint we deal with
- Get in touch by phone or post
Licences
Licences
- You need a licence from Ofcom if you’re looking to use certain radio equipment (like amateur or ships radio), or broadcast on TV or radio.
- Help with your spectrum licence
- Help with your broadcast licence

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About Ofcom Freedom of Information

Published: 24 January 2012

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, members of the public are entitled to request information from public authorities. This means you can contact us to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

We publish responses to previous requests online, and we maintain a publication scheme of articles and documents which may help you gain a better understanding of the type of information Ofcom holds and can release. We respect your privacy and comply with data protection legislation.

Make a Freedom of Information request

Published: 24 January 2012

How to make an information request, with details of costs and timescales.

Published responses to FOI requests

Published: 9 January 2023

Last updated: 4 October 2024

For transparency, we publish our responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

Ofcom's publication scheme

Published: 15 February 2024

List of information we routinely publish to fulfil our obligations under section 19 Freedom of Information Act 200.

General Privacy Statement – How we handle your personal data

Published: 10 February 2023

Last updated: 27 February 2024

Copyright and information re-use

Published: 11 November 2019

Last updated: 16 March 2023

The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 provide an entitlement to re-use information made available by public sector bodies. They are designed to allow the public to make use of that information, where appropriate.