Part 2

Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1

Electronic communications networks and services

Reports on internet domain names

OFCOM reports on internet domain names
134C
1
OFCOM
must, if requested to do so by the Secretary of State—
a
prepare a report on matters specified by the Secretary of State relating to internet domain names, and
b
send the report to the Secretary of State as soon as practicable.
2
The specified matters may, in particular, include matters relating to—
a
the allocation and registration of internet domain names, and
b
the misuse of internet domain names.
3
OFCOM
must publish every report under this section—
a
as soon as practicable after they send it to the Secretary of State, and
b
in such manner as they consider appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons who, in their opinion, are likely to have an interest in it.
4
OFCOM
may exclude information from a report when it is published under subsection (3) if they consider that it is information that they could refuse to disclose in response to a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Ss. 134A-134C and cross-headings inserted (8.6.2010) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 1(1), 47(1)