Absurd lack of clarity in Ofcom’s draft code

Responding to Ofcom’s Initial Obligations Code, released today, Jim Killock, Executive Director of the Open Rights Group said:

“This is another extremely rushed process, forced by the Digital Economy Act’s absurd timetables. There are huge unanswered questions, not least whether innocent people will have to pay to appeal.

“Government needs to draw a clear line between the notifications and potential disconnection regimes. Otherwise, Ofcom can’t tell people what these accusations mean, which is absurd.

“Both Jeremy Hunt, the Culture Secretary, and the Liberal Democrats recognised the likely flaws of the Act during the debates. It is Mandelson’s Act and they should not feel obliged to do his dirty work.”