The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

80.  In section 137 (restrictions on information requirements)—U.K.

(a)in subsection (2)—

(i)after paragraph (c) omit “or”, and

(ii)after paragraph (d) insert—

; or

(e)the condition in question is one relating to the effective and efficient use of telephone numbers., and

(b)after subsection (2) insert—

(2A) OFCOM are not to require the provision of information for a purpose specified in section 135(3)(ie) or (if) unless—

(a)the requirement is imposed for the purpose of investigating a matter about which OFCOM have received a complaint;

(b)the requirement is imposed for the purposes of an investigation that OFCOM have decided to carry out into whether or not an obligation under section 105A has been complied with; or

(c)OFCOM have reason to suspect that an obligation under section 105A has been or is being contravened.