If you are new to or an existing player in the UK Interactive Media & Entertainment services Industry there are several regulatory bodies and regulations you need to be aware of. Below you will find links to the relevant bodies and codes.

Ofcom www.ofcom.gov.uk

• Communications Act 2003 

PhonepayPlus www.phonepayplus.org.uk

• PhonepayPlus Code of Practice (11th Ed)
• PhonepayPlus Sanctions Guide  
• PhonepayPlus Help Notes

The Gambling Commission www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

• Gambling Act 2005
• Gambling Commission guidance on prize draws and free competitions

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)  www.asa.org.uk

The Committee of Advertising Practice www.cap.org.uk

• Eleventh edition of the British Code of Advertising, Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing
• Radio Advertising Standards Code
• TV Advertising Standards Code
• Advertising Guidance Notes

Mobile Codes

Payforit - Trusted Mobile Payment Framework - www.payforit.org

Other Codes

The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008