« Ofcom outlined new consumer protection powers which could soon boost its abilities to tackle scams and mis-selling.
Currently if a company is found to have breached Ofcom’s rules it is given a month to address the problem. If it complies within that time Ofcom does not have the power to take further action.
However the new rules – which are now before Parliament – would mean Ofcom could fine the company as soon as the breach was discovered. This fine could be up to ten per cent of relevant turnover.
Ofcom also expects to have strengthened powers to fine a company up to a maximum of £20,000 per day for each day if the breach carries on. »
Source : www.ofcom.org.uk [en ligne] Consulté le 12/05/2011
