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Online Privacy at Risk from Awful U.K. Internet Regulation Bill

The legislation is also terrible on free speech and poses global risks.

Reason

Broadcast TV sees sharpest fall in viewership since records began, says Ofcom

But an Ofcom report also found public service broadcasters still dominate the most-watched list for valued national TV moments.

Evening Standard

British TV viewing in decline as older audiences join shift to streaming

Proportion of people watching traditional TV in a week has dropped from 83% in 2021 to 79% in 2022

The Guardian - UK

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Derry Girls most-watched TV programme in Northern Ireland last year, says Ofcom

The sitcom, which follows teenagers growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, averaged more than three million viewers in its third series.

The Independent UK

Broadcast TV audiences see sharpest fall since records began, says Ofcom

But an Ofcom report also found public service broadcasters still dominate the most-watched list for valued national TV moments.

The Independent UK

The British Miracle Meat: how banning repugnant choices obscures the real issue of poverty

A provocative Channel 4 satirical programme, The British Miracle Meat, has led to hundreds of complaints to media regulator Ofcom. The mockumentary depicts ordinary Britons facing the cost of living crisis selling thin slices of their tissue to an innovative factory that uses it to grow lab meat.

The Conversation

Ofcom accused of 'ignoring complaints' about climate denial on GB News

MEDIA watchdog Ofcom has been accused of “ignoring” complaints about climate change denial on GB News.

The National (Scotland)

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The British Miracle Meat: the story behind one of the best TV hoaxes in history

Terrestrial television may sometimes seem old-fashioned – but this only enhances its ability to tease and surprise its audience. This week, Channel 4 brought back satire with a bang

The Guardian - UK

Ali G and Borat wouldn’t air now because ‘you can’t mislead people’ says Channel 4 executive

New Ofcom welfare regulations no longer allow prank shows of that type

Evening Standard

Apple suggests iMessage and FaceTime could be withdrawn in UK over law change

US tech firm says giving government oversight of security changes could endanger encrypted products

The Guardian - UK

Call for new guidance amid concerns over MPs hosting television programmes

Opposition MPs were offered talks with the Electoral Commission after raising the issue in the Commons.

The Independent UK

Concerns raised over MPs hosting political TV shows during general elections

A Labour MP said there would be ‘something wrong’ with Tory ministers being interviewed by backbench colleagues while running political campaigns.

The Independent UK

Being stung by roaming charges could be a thing of the past

UK roaming charges bill shock could be about to change, thanks to Ofcom.

TechRadar

TikTok is the most popular news source for 12 to 15-year-olds, says Ofcom

Algorithm-driven viral video app overtakes YouTube and Instagram as most used single source of news for young teenagers

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The Independent UK

Teenagers now favouring TikTok as single source of news, Ofcom says

TikTok is now the favoured single news source among 12 to 15-year-olds, followed by YouTube and Instagram jointly, Ofcom says.

Evening Standard

Online Safety Bill: Last chance for House of Lords to stop mass surveillance powers

If not stopped by the Peers, the UK Government will soon have the power to spy on everything we send or say

The National (Scotland)

Ofcom investigates Ken Bruce’s show over sentencing petition

Earlier this month, Ofcom launched an investigation into GB News over similar concerns about the broadcaster’s campaign.

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom investigates Ken Bruce show for potential breach of broadcasting rules

Inquiry relates to Greatest Hits Radio’s ‘Face the Family’ campaign, promoted on Bruce’s morning show

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The Independent UK

Ofcom investigates Greatest Hits Radio over sentencing petition

The regulator is looking into whether the station’s Face the Family petition breaches impartiality and accuracy rules for broadcasters.

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom investigates Virgin Media over complaints contracts hard to cancel

Media regulator also plans to name and shame telecoms firms not offering vulnerable customers cheaper deals

Chronicle Live

Love Island episode sees ITV hit with Ofcom complaints as viewers hit out at 'bullying'

The broadcasting watchdog received nearly 1,000 complaints from viewers who weren't happy at the treatment of Scott van-der-Sluis by his fellow islanders

Daily Record

Love Island slammed with 1,000 Ofcom complaints over 'bullying'

Viewers of the ITV dating show have clocked to Ofcom to share their concern over the islanders treatment of fan-favourite Scott van der Sluis

Manchester Evening News

Love Island viewers have bombarded TV bosses with complaints about Scott being 'bullied' by other contestants

Hundreds complain that footballer Scott van-der-Sluis was being singled out by fellow Islander

Daily Mirror

Love Island villa descends into chaos as Islanders prepare for shock axe of one couple

As the Islanders embark on another evening, unbeknownst to them, a text message reaches the villa where they are told who the most compatible couple are after a public vote

The Independent UK

PM urged to keep independent appeals process for removing harmful online content

Baroness Newlove says the Online Safety Bill as it presently stands risks harm to victims by not including an independent appeals process.

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