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Which of the following best defines a public body as described in the provided content?
Which of the following best defines a public body as described in the provided content?
- An organization that is part of a government department.
- Any entity performing community services funded by the government.
- A private organization that receives government contracts.
- An organization with functions at arm's length from central government. (correct)
What does the term 'quango' refer to?
What does the term 'quango' refer to?
- A quasipolitical organization similar to a governmental body.
- A term for general public service organizations.
- A type of governmental organization with no external oversight.
- A quasi autonomous non-governmental organization. (correct)
Which of the following agencies is specifically mentioned as regulating health and safety?
Which of the following agencies is specifically mentioned as regulating health and safety?
- Equalities and Human Rights Commission
- Health and Safety Executive (correct)
- Civil Aviation Authority
- National Audit Office
Why can keeping track of regulatory bodies be challenging?
Why can keeping track of regulatory bodies be challenging?
Which one of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as a type of public body?
Which one of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as a type of public body?
What type of documents do regulatory bodies issue?
What type of documents do regulatory bodies issue?
Which responsibility is NOT typically associated with the public bodies discussed?
Which responsibility is NOT typically associated with the public bodies discussed?
What do the Regional Development Agencies represent in relation to public bodies?
What do the Regional Development Agencies represent in relation to public bodies?
What percentage of the identified quangos were set to be abolished completely?
What percentage of the identified quangos were set to be abolished completely?
Which of the following correctly describes a category of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs)?
Which of the following correctly describes a category of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs)?
How many bodies were reviewed by the Coalition government after it was elected?
How many bodies were reviewed by the Coalition government after it was elected?
What is the primary function of advisory NDPBs?
What is the primary function of advisory NDPBs?
Which agency merged to form Natural England?
Which agency merged to form Natural England?
What type of NDPB handles jurisdiction in a specialized field of law?
What type of NDPB handles jurisdiction in a specialized field of law?
Which of these bodies is responsible for publishing information about public bodies up to 2009?
Which of these bodies is responsible for publishing information about public bodies up to 2009?
What is a significant challenge when keeping track of public bodies?
What is a significant challenge when keeping track of public bodies?
Where would you find detailed information about public bodies in Wales?
Where would you find detailed information about public bodies in Wales?
What defines the independent nature of NDPBs in relation to their sponsoring departments?
What defines the independent nature of NDPBs in relation to their sponsoring departments?
What was a major change in the description of certain public bodies known as quangos?
What was a major change in the description of certain public bodies known as quangos?
Which entity is seen as a core source of information regarding public bodies, considering the changes to quangos?
Which entity is seen as a core source of information regarding public bodies, considering the changes to quangos?
How are the majority of listed public bodies structured in relation to their websites?
How are the majority of listed public bodies structured in relation to their websites?
What is the main purpose of executive agencies?
What is the main purpose of executive agencies?
Which agency is specifically responsible for environmental protection services in Scotland?
Which agency is specifically responsible for environmental protection services in Scotland?
Which of the following options is a method used by the Environment Agency to communicate information to the public?
Which of the following options is a method used by the Environment Agency to communicate information to the public?
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
Which of the following is a method through which a health and safety officer can stay updated with HSE information?
Which of the following is a method through which a health and safety officer can stay updated with HSE information?
What type of publications does the HSE produce?
What type of publications does the HSE produce?
How can someone access flood information from the Environment Agency?
How can someone access flood information from the Environment Agency?
Which organization acts as the sponsoring department for the Health and Safety Executive?
Which organization acts as the sponsoring department for the Health and Safety Executive?
What kind of information does the HSE offer through its website?
What kind of information does the HSE offer through its website?
What unique feature does the HSE offer its publications?
What unique feature does the HSE offer its publications?
What service does the Environment Agency provide that addresses public demand?
What service does the Environment Agency provide that addresses public demand?
What is the original report that led to the formation of executive agencies called?
What is the original report that led to the formation of executive agencies called?
Which organization focuses on funding research using public sector money in the UK?
Which organization focuses on funding research using public sector money in the UK?
Which of the following is true regarding non-ministerial departments?
Which of the following is true regarding non-ministerial departments?
What time frame is available for purchasing land registry information?
What time frame is available for purchasing land registry information?
What is the purpose of the House Price Index provided by the Land Registry?
What is the purpose of the House Price Index provided by the Land Registry?
What information can a local authority acquire from the Land Registry service when compulsorily purchasing properties?
What information can a local authority acquire from the Land Registry service when compulsorily purchasing properties?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Companies House?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Companies House?
What is the primary function of the Highways Agency?
What is the primary function of the Highways Agency?
How does the Highways Agency improve the accessibility of road standards?
How does the Highways Agency improve the accessibility of road standards?
What type of information does the Met Office provide to farmers?
What type of information does the Met Office provide to farmers?
Where is the National Meteorological Library and Archive located?
Where is the National Meteorological Library and Archive located?
What fee is typically charged for downloading a report from Companies House?
What fee is typically charged for downloading a report from Companies House?
What information do local authorities usually seek when evaluating business tenants?
What information do local authorities usually seek when evaluating business tenants?
Which publication manual is NOT issued by the Highways Agency?
Which publication manual is NOT issued by the Highways Agency?
How can the public access information from the Highways Agency's website?
How can the public access information from the Highways Agency's website?
What aspect of land registration does the Land Registry help with?
What aspect of land registration does the Land Registry help with?
What kind of data can be analyzed by comparing two postcodes on the Land Registry?
What kind of data can be analyzed by comparing two postcodes on the Land Registry?
What is the primary role of the Audit Commission?
What is the primary role of the Audit Commission?
Which regulatory body is specifically responsible for the water and sewerage services in England and Wales?
Which regulatory body is specifically responsible for the water and sewerage services in England and Wales?
Which publication is primarily associated with the National Audit Office?
Which publication is primarily associated with the National Audit Office?
What major change did the Coalition government announce regarding the Audit Commission?
What major change did the Coalition government announce regarding the Audit Commission?
Which body was replaced by the Care Quality Commission in 2009?
Which body was replaced by the Care Quality Commission in 2009?
What was the primary role of the Learning and Skills Council?
What was the primary role of the Learning and Skills Council?
What is the purpose of ACAS?
What is the purpose of ACAS?
What significant role do Tribunals serve in the public sector?
What significant role do Tribunals serve in the public sector?
What was the purpose of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007?
What was the purpose of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007?
Which organization took over the responsibilities of the Learning and Skills Council after its closure?
Which organization took over the responsibilities of the Learning and Skills Council after its closure?
How can one access records from the Land Registry?
How can one access records from the Land Registry?
What is the purpose of publications released by regulatory bodies?
What is the purpose of publications released by regulatory bodies?
What type of information can be found on the Ofwat website?
What type of information can be found on the Ofwat website?
What information does the Land Registry provide about a piece of land?
What information does the Land Registry provide about a piece of land?
What significant change occurred to ACAS in 1975?
What significant change occurred to ACAS in 1975?
According to their mission, what does the National Audit Office aim to do?
According to their mission, what does the National Audit Office aim to do?
What significant event involving the Tribunal Service occurred on April 1, 2011?
What significant event involving the Tribunal Service occurred on April 1, 2011?
What does the Land Registration Act 2002 allow?
What does the Land Registration Act 2002 allow?
What is one of the responsibilities of the HM Courts and Tribunal Service?
What is one of the responsibilities of the HM Courts and Tribunal Service?
What common misconception could arise from the accessibility of data from the Land Registry?
What common misconception could arise from the accessibility of data from the Land Registry?
What does the ACAS leaflet 'Employing Older Workers' provide?
What does the ACAS leaflet 'Employing Older Workers' provide?
How did the number of claims accepted by the Employment Tribunal change from 2008-09 to 2009-10?
How did the number of claims accepted by the Employment Tribunal change from 2008-09 to 2009-10?
What happened to the Learning and Skills Council's website?
What happened to the Learning and Skills Council's website?
What year was the Learning and Skills Council replaced?
What year was the Learning and Skills Council replaced?
When did the Land Registry first become open to the public?
When did the Land Registry first become open to the public?
What legal authority does the Land Registry have in terms of public data?
What legal authority does the Land Registry have in terms of public data?
What notable report from 1997 describes the Further Education Funding Council?
What notable report from 1997 describes the Further Education Funding Council?
Which body is known for handling about 100 adjudicated cases a year?
Which body is known for handling about 100 adjudicated cases a year?
What has become common practice among businesses regarding misleading advertisements?
What has become common practice among businesses regarding misleading advertisements?
What type of advertising practices are forbidden or regulated under statutory law?
What type of advertising practices are forbidden or regulated under statutory law?
How effective are regulation and self-regulation in promoting advertising standards?
How effective are regulation and self-regulation in promoting advertising standards?
Which practice has been adopted broadly regarding claims made by advertisers?
Which practice has been adopted broadly regarding claims made by advertisers?
What type of injunctions can regulatory bodies issue according to civil law?
What type of injunctions can regulatory bodies issue according to civil law?
What remains a consistent challenge for advertising regulation?
What remains a consistent challenge for advertising regulation?
Which of the following is an example of a protected vulnerable group in advertising regulations?
Which of the following is an example of a protected vulnerable group in advertising regulations?
How do self-regulatory bodies typically approach complaints about advertisements?
How do self-regulatory bodies typically approach complaints about advertisements?
What has been the impact of certain advertising controls on competition?
What has been the impact of certain advertising controls on competition?
What was the primary reason Oncor had to replace the smart meters?
What was the primary reason Oncor had to replace the smart meters?
What amount did the PUC of Texas grant Oncor for the smart meter replacement?
What amount did the PUC of Texas grant Oncor for the smart meter replacement?
How much would the initial rate increase have added to the customer bills, if Oncor's full request had been granted?
How much would the initial rate increase have added to the customer bills, if Oncor's full request had been granted?
Which risk management option may be necessary for legacy systems when vendors do not provide support?
Which risk management option may be necessary for legacy systems when vendors do not provide support?
What is a common security vulnerability associated with software?
What is a common security vulnerability associated with software?
What should companies define to avoid equipment becoming obsolete?
What should companies define to avoid equipment becoming obsolete?
What model focuses extensively on security in the system development lifecycle (SDLC)?
What model focuses extensively on security in the system development lifecycle (SDLC)?
Why might utility companies need to regularly update their procurement process?
Why might utility companies need to regularly update their procurement process?
In what situation are utility companies likely to face new security requirements?
In what situation are utility companies likely to face new security requirements?
What is a potential security issue with using legacy systems?
What is a potential security issue with using legacy systems?
What is the consequence of Anger from customers regarding outdated smart meters?
What is the consequence of Anger from customers regarding outdated smart meters?
What are ONCOR's older meters potentially going to be repurposed for?
What are ONCOR's older meters potentially going to be repurposed for?
What is an important consideration when integrating security in system development processes?
What is an important consideration when integrating security in system development processes?
What is the primary role of state utility regulatory bodies?
What is the primary role of state utility regulatory bodies?
What significant responsibility has the California PUC undertaken regarding smart grids?
What significant responsibility has the California PUC undertaken regarding smart grids?
Which organization aims to improve public utility regulation on a national scale?
Which organization aims to improve public utility regulation on a national scale?
What concern did the Colorado PUC investigate regarding smart metering?
What concern did the Colorado PUC investigate regarding smart metering?
How could the results of the Colorado PUC's privacy investigation affect utility companies?
How could the results of the Colorado PUC's privacy investigation affect utility companies?
What does the opt-in/opt-out service recommended by the OCC allow consumers to do?
What does the opt-in/opt-out service recommended by the OCC allow consumers to do?
Which state law has encouraged utility companies in Texas to adopt smart grid technologies?
Which state law has encouraged utility companies in Texas to adopt smart grid technologies?
What potential risk could a utility company face by purchasing insufficient technology for smart grids?
What potential risk could a utility company face by purchasing insufficient technology for smart grids?
What is the purpose of NARUC's three annual meetings?
What is the purpose of NARUC's three annual meetings?
What notable project has the city of Boulder undertaken in relation to smart grid technology?
What notable project has the city of Boulder undertaken in relation to smart grid technology?
What action was prompted by a power supply deficit in Texas years ago?
What action was prompted by a power supply deficit in Texas years ago?
What should utility companies do to ensure compliance with new regulations and standards?
What should utility companies do to ensure compliance with new regulations and standards?
What type of organizations is NARUC classified as?
What type of organizations is NARUC classified as?
What might smart meter vendors need to consider based on the Colorado PUC investigation?
What might smart meter vendors need to consider based on the Colorado PUC investigation?
What do the UK Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium recommend regarding genetic testing results?
What do the UK Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium recommend regarding genetic testing results?
What is one recommended action by the UK Human Genetics Advisory Commission regarding genetic information for insurance?
What is one recommended action by the UK Human Genetics Advisory Commission regarding genetic information for insurance?
What concern arises from leaving ethical decisions regarding genetic technology to local consortia?
What concern arises from leaving ethical decisions regarding genetic technology to local consortia?
How does the current grid system impede energy trading from prosumers to consumers?
How does the current grid system impede energy trading from prosumers to consumers?
What is a consequence of substantial regulation within the telecommunications industry?
What is a consequence of substantial regulation within the telecommunications industry?
What potential risk is associated with managing IoT systems according to regulatory bodies?
What potential risk is associated with managing IoT systems according to regulatory bodies?
What challenge does blockchain technology face in relation to the main power grid?
What challenge does blockchain technology face in relation to the main power grid?
What was the response of the government regarding the recommendation for a moratorium on genetic information use for insurance?
What was the response of the government regarding the recommendation for a moratorium on genetic information use for insurance?
What does the term 'prosumers' refer to in the context of energy markets?
What does the term 'prosumers' refer to in the context of energy markets?
What issue arises from the lack of clear policies regarding the confidentiality of genetic test results?
What issue arises from the lack of clear policies regarding the confidentiality of genetic test results?
What is a critical factor influencing the depth of financial regulatory bodies' review of BC/DR requirements?
What is a critical factor influencing the depth of financial regulatory bodies' review of BC/DR requirements?
In the context of IoT, what do regulations often control regarding telecommunications?
In the context of IoT, what do regulations often control regarding telecommunications?
What is a significant challenge the energy market faces regarding community energy structures?
What is a significant challenge the energy market faces regarding community energy structures?
Following the tsunamis in Thailand and Japan, what was affected in those countries?
Following the tsunamis in Thailand and Japan, what was affected in those countries?
What is one potential negative effect of auctioning spectrum to raise government funds?
What is one potential negative effect of auctioning spectrum to raise government funds?
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Public Bodies
Public Bodies
Organizations that operate independently from government departments but carry out functions related to national life.
Quasi-autonomous Non-governmental Organization (Quango)
Quasi-autonomous Non-governmental Organization (Quango)
A type of public body that is partially independent of government control, often with a specific area of focus.
Government Sponsorship of Public Bodies
Government Sponsorship of Public Bodies
Government departments sponsor these bodies and are responsible for their activities and appointments to their boards.
Publications Issued by Public Bodies
Publications Issued by Public Bodies
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Directory of Public Bodies
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Public Bodies
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Broadened Definition of Public Bodies
Broadened Definition of Public Bodies
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Functions of Public Bodies under the Freedom of Information Act
Functions of Public Bodies under the Freedom of Information Act
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What is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB)?
What is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB)?
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What makes NDPBs independent?
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What are the typical functions of an NDPB?
What are the typical functions of an NDPB?
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What do Advisory NDPBs do?
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What are Tribunal NDPBs responsible for?
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Why is the term "quango" no longer officially used?
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What action did the Coalition government take regarding public bodies?
What action did the Coalition government take regarding public bodies?
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What is the government's goal regarding public bodies?
What is the government's goal regarding public bodies?
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How were NDPBs typically listed?
How were NDPBs typically listed?
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What is a primary source for public body information?
What is a primary source for public body information?
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What are Agencies?
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What is a non-ministerial department?
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Where can I find information on public bodies in Scotland?
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What are executive agencies?
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What sparked the creation of executive agencies?
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Where can you find information about executive agencies?
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What does the Environment Agency do?
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What is Floodline?
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What is the HSE responsible for?
What is the HSE responsible for?
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How does the HSE enforce regulations?
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Who sponsors the HSE?
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What kind of publications does the HSE release?
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How does the HSE report its performance?
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How are Research Councils funded?
How are Research Councils funded?
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Where can you find information about Research Councils?
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What do Sports Councils do?
What do Sports Councils do?
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What kind of information do Sports Councils publish?
What kind of information do Sports Councils publish?
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Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
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Challenges in Finding Digital Records of Previous Public Bodies
Challenges in Finding Digital Records of Previous Public Bodies
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Land Registry
Land Registry
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Land Register Online
Land Register Online
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Public Access to Land Registry Records
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Legal Basis for Public Access to Land Registry Records
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What is Ofwat?
What is Ofwat?
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What is the role of the National Audit Office?
What is the role of the National Audit Office?
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What is the Care Quality Commission?
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What are Tribunals?
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What is the Upper Tribunal?
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What is the new body responsible for local government inspection?
What is the new body responsible for local government inspection?
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What are Public Bodies?
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What types of publications are issued by regulatory bodies?
What types of publications are issued by regulatory bodies?
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What is the purpose of publications by regulatory bodies?
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How are Public Bodies accountable?
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What is a characteristic of Public Bodies?
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What are some examples of Public Body functions?
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What is the Freedom of Information Act?
What is the Freedom of Information Act?
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What is the government's aim regarding Public Bodies?
What is the government's aim regarding Public Bodies?
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Land Registry Service: Finding Property Owners
Land Registry Service: Finding Property Owners
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Companies House: Company Information
Companies House: Company Information
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WebCheck
WebCheck
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The Highways Agency
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Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
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Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Work (MCDHW)
Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Work (MCDHW)
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The Met Office
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National Meteorological Library and Archive
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Public Bodies: Regulating National Life
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The Land Registry and Companies House: Finding Information
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The Highways Agency: Managing the UK's Roads
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DMRB and MCDHW: Standards for Road Construction
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The Met Office: Providing Weather Information
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National Meteorological Library and Archive: Weather Knowledge Center
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Public Bodies: Regulating National Life
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State Energy Regulatory Body
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National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
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Smart Grid Deployment
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Smart Meter Privacy Concerns
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Texas Smart Grid Adoption Incentives
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Potential Loss Due to Insufficient Technology
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Procuring Smart Grid Technologies
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Smart Meters
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Smart Grid Privacy Policies
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Regulatory Authority Over Privacy
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Opt-in/Opt-out Service
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Exploitation of Consumer Data
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Smart Grid Demand Reduction
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Compliance with Smart Grid Requirements
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Restricted Genetic Test Result Disclosure
Restricted Genetic Test Result Disclosure
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Conflicting Ethical Advice from Regulatory Bodies
Conflicting Ethical Advice from Regulatory Bodies
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Genetic Information for Insurance
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Overlooked Ethical Issues in Localized Decision-Making
Overlooked Ethical Issues in Localized Decision-Making
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Confidentiality of Past Genetic Test Results
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Blockchain Integration Challenges in Power Grids
Blockchain Integration Challenges in Power Grids
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Global Proliferation of Financial Regulatory Bodies
Global Proliferation of Financial Regulatory Bodies
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BC/DR Regulations for Financial Institutions
BC/DR Regulations for Financial Institutions
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Regulation of IoT Systems
Regulation of IoT Systems
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Antitrust and Regulation of IoT Monopolies
Antitrust and Regulation of IoT Monopolies
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Legal Liability Risks in IoT Management
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Spectrum Allocation for IoT
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Expensive Spectrum Auctions Impacting IoT
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Regulation of P2P Energy Trading
Regulation of P2P Energy Trading
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Ethical Challenges in Genetic Technologies Regulation
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Mean Time To Failure (MTTF)
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MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency)
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Quality Management System (QMS)
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Risk
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Risk Tolerance
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Statutory Instrument
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Advisory Committee
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Upgradeable Security
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Security Systems Development Life Cycle (SecSDLC)
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Hard-Coded Vulnerabilities
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Smart Meter Operating Standards
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Technology Obsolescence
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Technology Procurement
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Legacy Smart Grid Systems
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Oncor's Smart Meter Replacement Incident
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Self-regulatory Bodies
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Class Action Lawsuits
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Self-regulatory Codes
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Prior Reasonable Basis
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Pre-approval of Advertisements
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Restricted Ad Claims
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Mandated Information
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Advertising Bans
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Vulnerable Groups
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Technological Innovations
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Study Notes
Public Bodies and Regulatory Agencies
- Numerous bodies exist to regulate and promote national life aspects.
- Examples are the Health and Safety Executive, Audit Commission, National Audit Office, Equalities and Human Rights Commission, Civil Aviation Authority, Ofwat, and Ofcom.
- Bodies frequently change, develop, or merge, making tracking challenging.
- Regulatory bodies issue various publications (annual reports, performance reports, policy documents, press releases, consultations, licensing information, improvement guides).
- Cabinet Office's definition of a public body: not part of a government department but operates independently.
- Public bodies are sponsored by government departments.
- Ministers are responsible to Parliament for public body activities and member appointments.
- This study will use a broader definition, including organizations listed in Schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information Act but not covered in other chapters.
- Excludes maintained schools and other educational institutions (limited output and well-understood roles).
- Bodies have diverse functions, ranging from aviation to zoos, including the British Library, Arts Council England, Sport England, Homes and Communities Agency, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, Low Pay Commission, Committee on Standards in Public Life.
- Regional Development Agencies are covered separately in Chapter 7.
- "Quango" (quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization) is sometimes used but less officially now.
- Coalition government reviewed 901 bodies, 679 as quangos.
- 192 quangos to be abolished (varied fates: complete abolition, replacement, transfer to government department, transfer to another body, become charity, transfer to private sector, or local government).
- A forthcoming Public Bodies Bill will detail creation, structuring, and disbanding of these bodies.
Types and Functions of Public Bodies
- Public bodies, notably non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs), are funded by sponsoring government departments.
- Four NDPB categories: executive, administrative, regulatory, or commercial. (e.g., the Environment Agency for the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs).
- Advisory NDPBs provide independent expert advice to ministers (e.g., the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)).
- Tribunal NDPBs have jurisdiction in specialized fields of law (e.g., the Valuation Tribunal Service).
NDPBs Examples and Functions
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE): health and safety regulation in Great Britain, working with local government on enforcement.
- Advisory Committees: HSE has committees on dangerous substances, pathogens, toxic substances, construction, higher education, further education, mining, printing, shipbuilding, small businesses, infectious diseases, and asbestos.
- Publications: comprehensive leaflets (printed and online, including MP3 "Talking Leaflets"), research reports, operational guidance, and journals.
- Environment Agency (and others): manages and protects the environment, including flood management (Floodline service).
- Scottish bodies: Equivalent Scottish bodies for environmental protection and other functions are detailed.
- Wales bodies: Welsh NDPBs (e.g., Arts Council of Wales) with functions similar to their UK counterparts.
- National Parks Commissions/Agencies: Evolution from the National Parks Commission to Natural England following several mergers highlights the changeable nature of these bodies.
Public Body Information Access
- Directgov (now a resource) and other government websites provide information, histories, and links.
- Not all bodies have their own websites, with some sharing a department's website.
- Websites sometimes include the body's history and a link to their website.
- Some publications (e.g., annual reports) are accessible via the national archives and related sites.
Case Studies and Further Examples
- Companies House: Provides information about companies, including registered addresses and accounts.
- Highways Agencies: Manages and maintains England's motorways and trunk roads, and publishes standards. (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Work).
- Met Office: Provides weather information and reports, with specialist services for airports and farmers. Operates a National Meteorological Library and Archive.
- Audit Commission: inspects the performance of local authorities, scrutiny, publication of reports on findings.
- Ofwat: regulates water and sewerage services in England and Wales, provides information on water companies, household advice, and price information.
- Tribunals Service: Administrative support for tribunals, merged with Her Majesty's Court Service. Employment Tribunal's 2009-10 statistics and others.
Other Information and Concepts
- Executive Agencies: Similar to NDPBs but do not operate under the same legal parameters. Executive agencies are formed through delegation from ministers and departments. Examples include HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey.
- Public Sector Organisations and Schedule 1: Coverage that is inclusive of organizations identified by the Freedom of Information Act's schedule 1 in contrast to other chapters that are specific.
- Governmental Publications: Variety of reports, publications, and plans from government agencies providing details and information on various topics.
- Land Registry: Registers land title and deals in England and Wales. Records are digitized and available online for a fee.
- Companies House: Similar to the Land Registry; provides data on companies and their relevant information.
- Problem Solving: Examples are given of how to use the information from public bodies to solve specific practical problems.
- Security and Privacy Concerns with Smart Meters: Case regarding Oncor, utility rates, and replacement of non-compliant smart meters highlight operational issues caused by not following regulations.
Regulatory Bodies in General
- Regulatory bodies exist to create, clarify, implement, and maintain regulations.
- They may deal with legislation implementation or regulatory frameworks.
- They may specify concepts, procedures, and practices pertinent to the work and functions of the organization.
- Regulatory bodies are instrumental in gathering, recording, and providing information to other parties.
- They are part of all government and business initiatives and activities.
Ethical Considerations (Genetics and Other Areas)
- There are numerous regulatory bodies which concern themselves with particular areas of national activity.
- These bodies have a wide range of functions, responsibilities, and levels of sophistication.
- These vary from local committees, to national committees and international bodies on issues that have a large and far-reaching impact.
- Ethical issues that arise due to developments may be inconsistent and contradictory
- Example; UK Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium, and the Association of British Insurers, and the UK Human Genetics Advisory Commission.
- Confidentiality and usage rights over genetic information or other records and data are vital issues.
Energy Market and Blockchain Technology
- Public bodies support prosumers.
- Adoption of blockchain technology into the main grid is challenging but possible.
- The existing power grid system does not support energy trading.
International and Financial Regulatory Bodies
- Hundreds of regulatory bodies exist world-wide.
- Examples include financial regulatory bodies that affect world economies.
- Financial institutions must be prepared to deal with disasters from both natural and cyber threats.
- Complexity and breadth of legal and regulatory frameworks across the world are covered.
Internet and other Technologies
- IoT (Internet of Things) systems will be regulated.
- Telecommunication industry regulation (price, unprofitable regions subsidies and infrastructure sharing) is pertinent to IoT regulation, likely leading to monopolies.
- Self-regulatory bodies may handle complaints (e.g., UK Advertising Standards Authority).
- Courts increasingly handle advertising disputes.
- Consumers and their associations have some empowerment in cases of product-related injuries.
Advertising Regulation
- Regulation and self-regulation aim to promote truth, accuracy, fairness, social responsibility, and competition in advertising.
- Effectiveness varies based on a country's development and priorities.
- Emerging technologies (Internet, satellite broadcasting) and societal developments impact regulations (e.g., children and advertising concerns).
Other Concepts
- Time to Failure: Average or mean time it takes for a component or piece of equipment to fail.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs): Documents describing consistent work practices used to ensure quality.
- Risk: Level of danger or exposure to harm to an organization or individual.
- Risk Acceptance/Tolerance: Represents the level of risk an organization or individual is willing to accept.
- Formal Enactment of Directives: Methods by which directives are adopted into British law.
- System Development Life Cycle (SDLC): A systematic approach to developing systems, including security considerations.
- Security SDLC (SecSDLC): A model that prioritizes security throughout the system development process.
- NIST SP800-64: NIST document outlining security considerations during the SDLC.
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