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Ofcom Launches First ‘Online Safety Act’ Investigation

British regulator Ofcom announces first investigation under new digital safety laws, into an online suicide forum

Ofcom now has power to issue fines and other penalties for failure to remove illegal online content under Online Safety Act

Ofcom warning. All websites featuring pornographic material must introduce a “robust” age-checking system by July 2025

Technology secretary Peter Kyle admits Online Safety Act falls short on protection from social harm, as US firms slash content rules

Ofcom publishes codes of practice for tech platforms to comply with Online Safety Act, with measures coming into effect on 17 March

UK regulator says social media posts “appears to have contributed” to riots following murder of three girls in Southport

Watch out Elon? British media regulator warns tech firms to be ready for 'strong action' when Online Safety Act kicks in

Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson says government considers revising Online Safety Act after posts fan anti-immigrant violence

New child safety laws sees Ofcom calling on tech firms to “tame toxic algorithms” to protect children online

UK regulator confirms it is investigating whether OnlyFans is doing enough to prevent children accessing pornography

Open Rights Group slams Ofcom's proposals for age verification checks on porn websites, citing privacy and security concerns

Proposals published by Ofcom for porn websites to implement acceptable age verification measures under Online Safety Bill

Ofcom proposed guidance suggests users may be required to submit to facial scans to view pornography online