Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum

Find out more about the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) and how it is supporting regulatory cooperation and coordination in digital markets.

For more information, including the latest news and events, publications, research and roles available with forum members, see the DRCF website.

The DRCF was launched in July 2020 as a voluntary forum and aims to support cooperation between its 4 members:

  • the Office of Communications (Ofcom)
  • the Competition Markets Authority (CMA)
  • the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
  • the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

We joined the forum as a full member in April 2021, having previously been an observer member.

DRCF Vision

The DRCF set out its three-year vision in 2024:

  • Protecting & empowering people online - Raising public awareness, encouraging business compliance and taking action to prevent harms.
  • Unlocking digital innovation & economic growth - Driving productivity by enabling technology to supercharge growth.
  • Supporting regulator effectiveness - Working together to ensure successful adoption and operation of our rules.
  • Leading domestic & international discussions - Driving conversations on appropriate enablers and parameters of digital industries.
  • Anticipating future developments - Strengthening our understanding of the potential opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies.

2025/26 Workplan and 2024/5 Annual Report

The DRCF published its 2025/26 Workplan and 2024/25 Annual Report on 30 April 2025. These set out how the DRCF will continue to implement its three-year vision in 2025/26 and showcase its achievements.

The FCA plays an important role, alongside its regulatory partners in delivering its vision and priorities.

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