United Kingdom: Ofcom update on the implementation of the UK Online Safety Act
Progress
Current status
adopted
17 Oct 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Ofcom update on the implementation of the UK Online Safety Act
On 17 October 2024, the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued an update on the implementation of the UK’s Online Safety Act, which will take effect in December 2024. The Act introduces new legal obligations for technology companies to enhance u…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body