Progress
Current status
in force
25 Jul 2025in force
24 Apr 2025adopted
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of Communications implements Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services
On 25 July 2025, the Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services comes into force, as required under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023, following its submission to the Secretary of State by the Office of Communications (…
- Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services Draft prepared under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 43(1) of that Act on 24 April 2025, UK OFCOM (Official)
Office of Communications issued Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) submitted the Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services to the Secretary of State, as required under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023. The Code outlines recommend…
- Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services Draft prepared under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 43(1) of that Act on 24 April 2025, UK OFCOM (Official)