Part 1

Functions of OFCOM

Functions for the protection of consumers

Duty to publish and take account of research
15
1
It shall be the duty of OFCOM—
a
to publish the results of any research carried out by them or on their behalf under section 14; and
b
to consider and, to such extent as they think fit, to take account of the results of such research in the carrying out of their functions.
2
OFCOM are not required under this section—
a
to publish any matter that is confidential in accordance with subsection (3) or (4); or
b
to publish anything that it would not be reasonably practicable to publish without disclosing such a matter.
3
A matter is confidential under this subsection if—
a
it relates specifically to the affairs of a particular body; and
b
publication of that matter would or might, in OFCOM’s opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that body.
4
A matter is confidential under this subsection if—
a
it relates to the private affairs of an individual; and
b
publication of that matter would or might, in OFCOM’s opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that individual.
5
The publication of research under this section must be in such manner as OFCOM consider appropriate.
S. 15 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)