Commentary on Sections Part 2: Networks, Services and the Radio Spectrum Chapter 1: Electronic Communications Networks and Services Section 145: Statement of policy on information gathering
337.This section places OFCOM under a duty to publish and keep up-to-date a statement of policy on how they will use their information-gathering powers under sections 135 and 136 and how they will use any information obtained in exercise of those powers. When exercising their information-gathering powers under sections 135 to 144, OFCOM must have regard to their published policy statement.