Items tagged with 'Ofcom'
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Data protection gets tough
The Information commissioner has just been given new powers to impose “substantial” fines on anyone who breaches the Data Protection Act
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Broadband reaches over 40% of UK homes
The gap between take-up and usage of internet, telecommunications and broadcasting services across the different regions of the UK is narrowing, according to research by Ofcom. In previous years, the organisation has found significant differences in services in certain areas, such as availability of broadband in urban and rural areas. -
Women and silver surfers take over the net
UK consumers are spending an average of 36 minutes online every day, according to regulator Ofcom. This increase of 158% on 2002's usage time shows how the population is turning to the internet instead of watching television (down 4% at 3 hours and 36 minutes) and listening to the radio (down 2% at 2 hours and 50 minutes).
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