# Online Safety Act 2023, Paragraph 4: Publication of OFCOM’s advice under paragraphs 2 and 3

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) In arranging for the publication of advice under paragraph 2(7)(a) or 3(7), OFCOM must have regard to the need to exclude from publication, so far as that is practicable, matters which are confidential in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) A matter is confidential under this sub-paragraph if—
(a) it relates specifically to the affairs of a particular body, and
(b) publication of that matter would or might, in OFCOM’s opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that body.
(3) A matter is confidential under this sub-paragraph if—
(a) it relates to the private affairs of an individual, and
(b) publication of that matter would or might, in OFCOM’s opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that individual.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/schedule/11/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/online-safety-act-2023/schedule-11/paragraph-4
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