United Kingdom: Guidance on deceased child user duties
Progress
Current status
in consultation
15 Dec 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
other
Timeline of events
Ofcom opened consultation on guidance on deceased child user duties
On 15 December 2025, Ofcom opened a consultation on its draft guidance on deceased child user duties until 23 March 2026. The draft guidance is addressed to providers of relevant services under the Online Safety Act regarding their obligations when …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body