Ofcom
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | Office of Communications |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
Ofcom stands for Office of Communications, a UK government abbreviation.
UK regulator for broadcasting, telecoms, postal services and online safety, enforcing the Broadcasting Code, licensing TV and radio, managing radio spectrum and overseeing Royal Mail's universal service.
Example: Viewers filed more than 2,000 complaints with Ofcom about the live broadcast.
Usage notes
It began operating in 2003, replacing five earlier regulators. Under the Online Safety Act 2023 it can fine tech platforms up to 10 percent of global turnover for failing to protect users. The mixed-case name is standard, matching the other UK regulators nicknamed "Ofs".
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