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Ofcom Finds Online Posts Were Clearly Connected To UK Riots

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

1 month ago

Ofcom Preparing For ‘Strong Action’ Against Tech Giants – Report

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

2 months ago

Government Considers Revisiting Online Safety Act

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

3 months ago

Ofcom Urges Tech Firms To Tame Toxic Algorithms

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

7 months ago

Ofcom Confirms OnlyFans Investigation Over Age Verification

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

7 months ago

Ofcom Probes TikTok Over ‘Inaccurate’ Child Protection Data

Ofcom says TikTok may have provided inaccurate data about parental controls, as regulator begins enforcing child online safety rules

11 months ago

Ofcom’s Age Verification Proposals Pose ‘Significant’ Privacy, Security Risk

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

12 months ago

Ofcom Proposes Face Scanning, Banking Details For Porn Age Verification

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

12 months ago

Online Safety Act May Require AI Facial Scans

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

12 months ago