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Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

Spotify, BBC, YouTube win in UK podcast listening; audio and video both robust. (Ofcom)

Podcast listenership in the UK has reached 22% of adults weekly, showing a significant growth trend influenced by online accessibility and celebrity involvement.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

DSIT tells Ofcom to prepare to expand regulatory remit to include datacentres | Computer Weekly

Preparations are underway for Ofcom to expand its regulatory remit to include datacentres, as the government seeks to harden up the 'soft points' in the UK's cyber defences.
EU data protection
#online-safety-act
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

UK's internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn | TechCrunch

Ofcom's new guidance focuses on protecting women and girls online, addressing issues like harassment and image abuse.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK's internet watchdog puts storage and file-sharing services on watch over CSAM | TechCrunch

Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

UK's internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn | TechCrunch

Ofcom's new guidance focuses on protecting women and girls online, addressing issues like harassment and image abuse.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK's internet watchdog puts storage and file-sharing services on watch over CSAM | TechCrunch

#online-safety
Privacy technologies
fromITPro
3 months ago

New Ofcom guidelines show it's getting tougher on big tech

Ofcom plans to enforce stricter compliance with the Online Safety Act among tech firms, enabling more thorough inspections and audits.
Privacy technologies
fromITPro
3 months ago

New Ofcom guidelines show it's getting tougher on big tech

Ofcom plans to enforce stricter compliance with the Online Safety Act among tech firms, enabling more thorough inspections and audits.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Ofcom bans leasing of Global Titles to crackdown on spoofing | Computer Weekly

This technique, which is actively used by unregulated commercial companies, poses privacy and security risks to everyday users, and we urge our international partners to follow suit in addressing it.
Privacy technologies
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Digest: Google Ruling Signals Major Ad Tech Shake Up; Ofcom to Demand Stronger Child Protections from Social Platforms

Google faces major antitrust rulings that could reshape digital advertising practices and laws surrounding child safety are tightening in the UK.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US officials challenge Ofcom's risk to free speech caused by online safety laws

A group of officials from the US state department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor met with Ofcom in London to discuss concerns over the UK's new online safety laws, which some fear infringe on freedom of expression.
UK politics
#telecommunications
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Ofcom outlines plans to take UK full-fibre roll-out into 'final phase' | Computer Weekly

UK homes and offices with full-fibre broadband surged from under 25% to nearly 70%, marking a commitment to increased digital connectivity.
London startup
#gb-news
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Amazon's Kuiper secures UK license to take on Starlink

Ofcom has granted Amazon Kuiper a license to operate satellite services in the UK, allowing connectivity for various organizations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Royal Mail set to ditch some Saturday deliveries in new shake up

Royal Mail is set to shake up its delivery service after Ofcom put forward new plans. Ofcom proposes ending Saturday deliveries for second-class mail.
UK news
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