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Office of Communications released guidance on technology notices to deal with terrorism and/or CSEA content guidance
On 8 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) released guidance on the use of technology notices under Chapter 5 of Part 7 of the Online Safety Act 2023. The guidance clarifies how Ofcom will exercise its powers under section 121 of the Act to…
Office of Communications presented to Parliament its Annual Report on Notices to deal with terrorism content and/or CSEA content
On 26 February 2026, the Office of Communications presented to Parliament its second Annual Report under section 128(2) of the Online Safety Act 2023 on Notices to deal with terrorism and/or child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSEA) content, coveri…
Closed consultation on Ofcom technology notices to deal with terrorism content and CSEA content
On 10 March 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the public consultation on its technology notice powers under the Online Safety Act 2023. The Act grants Ofcom powers to issue technology notices requiring platforms to use specific techn…
Opened consultation on Ofcom technology notices to deal with terrorism content and CSEA content
On 16 December 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on its technology notice powers under the Online Safety Act 2023 until 10 March 2025. The Act grants Ofcom powers to issue technology notices requiring platforms to use …