Part 3Regulation of postal services

Postal operators generally

I149Essential conditions

1

OFCOM may impose an essential condition on—

a

every postal operator, or

b

every postal operator of a description specified in the condition.

2

An essential condition is a condition containing such obligations as OFCOM consider necessary to impose for, or in connection with, any one or more of the following purposes—

a

safeguarding confidentiality in connection with the sending, conveyance and delivery of letters,

b

safeguarding security where dangerous goods are transported,

c

safeguarding the confidentiality of information conveyed,

d

guarding against the theft or loss of or damage to postal packets, and

e

securing the delivery of postal packets to the intended addressees.