Rules, procedures and fees
Published: 6 March 2024
Last updated: 24 June 2024
Ofcom has published Interim Procedures for handling complaints and investigations. We are currently consulting on long term procedures.
On-demand programme service (ODPS) providers
Published: 6 March 2024
Ofcom regulates editorial content on on-demand programme services (ODPS).
Accessibility of programme services
Published: 13 February 2024
Last updated: 13 February 2024
Ofcom is required to encourage service providers to ensure that their services are progressively made more accessible to people with disabilities affecting their sight or hearing or both.
Guide to video on demand
Published: 1 August 2023
vod, video on demand, video streaming, on demand streaming
Television On-Demand Industry Forum
Published: 10 December 2021
Last updated: 16 March 2023
The Industry Forum was established by ATVOD to allow effective two-way communication between the industry and the regulator.
Advertising Standards Authority review responses
Published: 25 September 2016
Last updated: 16 March 2023
Advertising on ODPS
Published: 13 May 2021
Last updated: 16 March 2023
Ofcom has designated the ASA to be the appropriate regulatory authority to carry out certain duties in relation to advertising on ODPS.
Statement: Guidance for ODPS providers on obligations relating to European works
Published: 25 January 2022
We have published our statement on how on-demand programme service providers should comply with new requirements with respect to European works.
Notifying an on-demand service
Published: 8 September 2021
Statement: guidance for ODPS providers on measures to protect users from harmful material
Published: 20 July 2021
Ofcom is consulting on draft guidance on the responsibilities of on-demand programme service (ODPS) providers with regard to harmful material.