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Ofcom's Contracts and MoU's with the RSGB

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A recent Freedom of Information request asked about the Contracts and Memorandums of understanding that Ofcom has with the RSGB

1. A list of contracts OFCOM has with RSGB.
Ofcom has no contracts with the RSGB therefore this information is not held.

2. A list of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) OFCOM has with RSGB.
Ofcom has one documented MoU with the RSGB which concerns the conduct of Amateur Radio exams.

3. A list of draft MoUs OFCOM has with RSGB.
Ofcom has one draft MoU regarding GDPR and data processing, however this is exempt from disclosure under Section 44 of the Act which inhibits disclosure of information if another enactment prohibits it. Ofcom considers that the enactment in this case is section 393 of the Communications Act 2003.

Section 393 prevents Ofcom from disclosing information about a particular business, unless Ofcom has the consent of that business or Ofcom considers that disclosure would further the exercise of its functions. In the circumstances of this case, neither gateway to disclosure is engaged. Section 44 is an absolute exemption and does not require a public interest test. Other exemptions may apply.

4. The text of the MoUs OFCOM has with RSGB.
You can find the text of our documented MoU with the RSGB regarding Amateur Radio exams here
https://thersgb.org/publications/exams/ ... ations.pdf

5. The text of the draft MoUs OFCOM has with RSGB.
As in question 3, we are unable to disclose the draft MoU regarding GDPR and data processing.

Read Ofcom's full reply at
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... 5.pdf.html
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