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Official account for Ofcom, the UK’s independent communications regulator. TV, radio, telecoms, video-sharing, post & more. In Welsh: @OfcomCymraeg
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Ofcom Retweeted
🆕 Data protection and online safety go hand in hand 🤝
Our new joint statement with
@Ofcom
outlines new ways we are working together to protect people online.
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🚨 We've launched an investigation into whether OnlyFans is doing enough to prevent children accessing porn on its site.
Under existing rules, video-sharing platforms must take appropriate action to prevent under-18s accessing adult content.
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Ever had something go wrong with your broadband or landline? You could get automatic compensation if you experience:
🔧 Delayed repairs
📅 Missed engineer appointments
❌ Failed service start
Payment amounts went up on 1 April. Learn about your rights 👇
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We've outlined our commitment to empowering people with the skills they need to navigate the media and online world.
Read more on our proposed three-year media literacy strategy 🔗
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📊 Here's our latest UK connectivity update:
- Gigabit broadband now reaches 80% of UK homes.
- Full fibre available to 62% of households.
- Premises without decent broadband dropped to 57,000🌐📶
Find out more 🔗
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🚨 Ahead of the next General Election, we're sending a clear warning to broadcasters to maintain the highest standard of impartiality.
We've also issued strengthened industry guidance on rules around politicians as presenters.
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📰 Don't miss out on our latest news and advice by signing up for our monthly newsletter.
April's issue is out on Thursday and here's what you can expect to see included.
Get it straight in your inbox 🔗
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To mark 🏴 St George's Day, here are three of our findings on how people in England live their lives online.
For a full nations breakdown, check out last year's report here 🔗
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These findings are extremely concerning. Under the Online Safety Act, tech firms will have to take steps to protect people from illegal content. Once the new rules are in force, we’ll have strong enforcement powers to ensure they’re held accountable for the safety of their users.
Our long-awaited Annual Report, with the latest figures on the global trends in combatting the distribution of child sexual abuse imagery online, launches today! Stay tuned to learn more.
In 2023, 275,652 webpages were confirmed to contain child sexual abuse.
#BehindTheScreens
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📢 Stay up to date with our broadcast standards news.
Our fortnightly broadcast bulletin is out today, where we publish the latest updates on cases - including our decisions and any investigations.
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How old were you when you got your first mobile phone? 📱
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Ofcom Retweeted
Children as young as 5 are using smartphones and social media, according to a new study by Ofcom. The communications regulator said a quarter of 5-7 year olds now own a smartphone and use it to send messages, make video calls and watch live steam content.
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Ofcom Retweeted
Nearly one quarter of five to seven-year-olds have a smartphone according to new
@Ofcom
research 📱
(via
@BBCNewsround
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🚨 New safety measures to protect children further online.
Later this year we plan to consult on how tech firms can use tools, like AI, to detect illegal content, including previously undetected child sexual abuse material.
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Our new research reveals the media habits of children and adults across the UK.
We found that infant children are increasingly present - and independent - online.
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