Melanie Dawes
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 59 |
| Date of birth | March 9,1966 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Job | Economist |
| Current partner | Benedict Brogan |
| Awards | Order of the Bath |
| Books | Levy Account 2014-15 |
| Education | Birkbeck, University of London |
| Malvern St James Girls' School | |
| New College | |
| Children | 1 |
| Prime minist | Boris Johnson |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 418057 |
Melanie Dawes Life story
Dame Melanie Henrietta Dawes DCB is a British economist and civil servant. Since February 2020 she has been Chief Executive of Ofcom.
First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming
... Asked in a BBC interview if those powers would ever be used, Ofcom s chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes said, " it s hard to say right now, but there isn t a solution yet, a technology solution, that allows scanning to take place in encrypted environments without breaking the encryption...
Online Safety Bill: Beefed up internet rules become law
... The regulator s chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes told MPs on Wednesday she was keen to set out how it will use its new power in the next few weeks...
Calvin Robinson suspended as GB News presenter
... The broadcast regulator s chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes told the BBC Radio 4 PM programme there were " good reasons to think there may have been a breach" on its rules on offence...
Virgin Media investigated by Ofcom over contract cancelling issues
... " Our rules are there to protect people and make sure consumers can take advantage of cheaper deals that are on offer, " said Ofcom chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes...
Ofcom urged to toughen rules for politicians presenting on news TV
... this week, Ofcom s chief executive, Melanie Dawes, said the regulator had a " crucial role in preserving the integrity of broadcast news" and a duty to " ensure our rules remain effective"...
Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say
... Following that meeting Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom s chief executive, said it would be " urging telecoms firms to take immediate steps to raise awareness of social tariffs"...
Phillip Schofield: ITV announces external review of how it handled affair
... " The letter from Dame Carolyn was addressed to Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage, and Ofcom chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes...
Lineker thought he had special BBC Twitter agreement - agent
... Dame Melanie Dawes, the chief executive of broadcast regulator Ofcom, said...
Virgin Media investigated by Ofcom over contract cancelling issues
By Tom GerkenTechnology reporter
Virgin Media is being investigated by the telecoms regulator over complaints that it is too difficult for customers to cancel their contracts.
People told Ofcom they struggled to speak to a customer services agent by phone, with some calls being dropped and others facing long waiting times.
Others said they had to make repeated requests to cancel their services.
Virgin Media said complaints relating to " difficulties leaving" had halved over The Past year.
Ofcom is also investigating how Virgin Media has handled complaints, and whether customers knew their rights.
It said companies should tell customers that they have The Right to escalate their complaint to an independent ombudsman.
" Our rules are there to protect people and make sure consumers can take advantage of cheaper deals that are on offer, " said Ofcom chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes .
" That's particularly important at The Moment as households look for ways to keep their bills down.
" We're taking action today, on behalf of Virgin Media 's customers, to investigate whether The Company is putting unnecessary barriers in The Way of those who want to switch away. "
Ofcom said it was important for customers to be able to switch providers easily in order for the telecoms market to remain competitive.
This means people can take advantage of better deals elsewhere, and potentially save money.
If it finds Virgin Media broke The Rules , The Company could face a fine and be told to change its procedures.
A Virgin Media spokesperson said: " We Are committed to providing our customers with excellent service, supporting them with any issues and giving clear options should they wish to leave.
" Complaint rates relating to 'difficulties leaving' have halved over The Past year, showing the progress we're making, and we will keep working with Ofcom throughout its investigation, while making further improvements in how we handle customer complaints to provide a better overall experience. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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