Part 1Functions of OFCOM
General information functions
26Publication of information and advice for consumers etc.
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OFCOM may arrange for the publication of such information and advice about matters in relation to which they have functions as it appears to them to be appropriate to make available to the persons mentioned in subsection (2).
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Those persons are—
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persons who use electronic communications networks, electronic communications services or associated facilities; and
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persons to whom radio and television services are provided or who are otherwise able or likely to take advantage of any of those services.
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In arranging for the publication of information or advice under this section, OFCOM must have regard to the need to exclude from publication, so far as that is practicable, the matters which are confidential in accordance with subsections (4) and (5).
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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.
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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.
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The publication of information or advice under this section must be in such manner as OFCOM consider appropriate.