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🎉 Huge congratulations to Ofcom's Elizabeth Tebboth, named in the ReelWorld's 30 Under 30 'One to Watch' list!    From student radio volunteer to Senior Broadcast Licensing Executive, Beth’s passion for radio and dedication to broadcast regulation has garnered her a place on this list. We’re proud to see her recognised for her hard work within radio.   👏 Well done, Beth!   #BroadcastingSuccess #30Under30 #Ofcom

This week, the Ofcom Board made a visit to Belfast, including a stop at Stormont to meet Assembly Members and other stakeholders.    The event brought together representatives from telecoms, consumer, technology, film, and safeguarding sectors. There was a keen interest in our work around Online Safety, highlighting its importance and relevance to many of the discussions. 📱🔒   Board members also enjoyed a tour of the Parliament Buildings and learned about its fascinating history. 🏛️   Thank you to Deborah Erskine MLA and Stormont for hosting us.    #Ofcom #OnlineSafety #StakeholderEngagement #NorthernIreland

❓Which were the most and least complained about broadband, mobile, landline and pay-TV companies April - June ❓ ➡️ Swipe to look at the latest figures. Fergal Farragher, our policy director, said: “Communications services are now essential to our daily lives and customers deserve a high level of service. We call on providers to improve their performance in areas in which they are currently falling short.” 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e72kth-P

🌍💻 Today we were pleased to welcome members of the Global Online Safety Regulators Network to our London office, for the network’s annual in-person meeting.   Since launching in November 2022, regulators from nine countries have come to share insights and coordinate on approaches to online safety.    This year, as chair, we were pleased to host our annual in-person meeting welcoming members from Europe, Australia, Fiji, and South Korea.   We’re excited to continue this important work, fostering global collaboration to create safer online environments for all.    Shoutout to our member organisations: eSafety Commissioner (Australia) Online Safety Commission (Fiji) Arcom (France) Coimisiún na Meán (Ireland) Autoriteit online Terroristisch en Kinderpornografisch Materiaal (Netherlands) Korea Communications Standards Commission (South Korea) Council for Media Services (Slovakia) Film and Publication Board (South Africa)

Today, we’ve published the final regulations for the UK’s next spectrum auction, bringing us one step closer to the 2025 launch. This auction will include high-frequency mmWave spectrum bands, ideal for delivering data in densely-populated areas and in busy places like stadiums and train stations. We’ve also released key information for potential bidders. Find out more here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9-qedxi

We've published an open letter to online services about how the Online Safety Act will apply to Generative AI and chatbots. Recent distressing incidents of online harm involving the use of Generative AI, have raised questions about this. Today's letter explains: 🔎 What is regulated under the rules. 🛡️How the measures will help protect people from the risk of online harm. 🔗 Read it in full: https://lnkd.in/ehD5CdSn

Watch to learn about the key milestones in our roadmap to regulation, as online safety laws soon start coming into force. 👇 Is your business in scope of the online safety rules? From December, tech firms will need to start taking action. Find out about the important dates coming up for online safety compliance - and what you'll need to do. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyfJYg54

🤝 We're pleased to welcome Tamara Ingram OBE and Richard Allan to the Ofcom Board. The UK Government has today confirmed the appointments of Tamara Ingram OBE as the new Deputy Chair of Ofcom, and Lord Allan of Hallam as a Non-Executive Director. Lord Grade, Ofcom Chair, welcomed both Tamara and Richard Allan to the Ofcom Board: 'Tamara’s long career in the creative industries will further strengthen the Board’s expertise, and I am confident she will be an outstanding asset to the organisation.' 'Richard brings extensive experience across technology, telecoms and media, from a decades-long career both in public life and the private sector. His contribution to the Board will be invaluable and I look forward to working with him.' Both will join the Board on four-year terms. Welcome to Ofcom! Read more on these appointments: https://lnkd.in/eCjbbtCX

As Black History Month 2024 comes to a close, at Ofcom we’re reflecting on a month of celebration, learning and storytelling focused on this year’s theme: Reclaiming Narratives. Our RACE Network has led the way - organising a number of initiatives that build on its wider work throughout the year. Among a series of events, they hosted a talk from Denize Ledeatte, Director of the National Windrush Museum, who shared her insights on Reclaiming Narratives and the importance of preserving Black British stories. And the annual Black History Month Quiz, brought colleagues together to celebrate Black culture and heritage. And while this activity and lots more by our RACE Network, has helped create space for important discussions and perspectives, it is vital that commitment to inclusion, equity, and representation happens all year round. #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityAndInclusion #ReclaimingNarratives

This Global Media and Information Literacy Week, let's tackle mis/disinformation 🙅   It is vital to our role that we research and promote media literacy across the UK, improving the online skills, knowledge and understanding of adults and children.   Already this year we have:   ⭐Published our three-year media literacy strategy, statement and annual plan. ⭐Had four major online services pledge to adopt best practice principles on-platform. ⭐Produced a toolkit for evaluating media literacy initiatives. ⭐Begun producing a set of webinars on what works in delivering media literacy activities.   However, we know we can't achieve our mission alone, which is why we work with organisations like @ShoutOutUK. Check out their three easy steps on how to spot mis/disinformation here ⬇️