United Kingdom: Office of Communications' Protection of Children Code of Practice for search services
Progress
Current status
in force
25 Jul 2025 in force
24 Apr 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Protection of Children Code of Practice for search services entered into force
On 25 July 2025, the Protection of Children Code of Practice for regulated search 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 Communicatio…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Office of Communications issued Protection of Children Code of Practice for search services
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) submitted the Protection of Children Code of Practice for search services to the Secretary of State, as required under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023. The Code provides specific guidel…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body