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Office of Communications published draft amended Illegal Content Codes of Practice for search services including encouraging or assisting serious self-harm and cyberflashing as priority offences
On 25 June 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a draft consolidated version of the Illegal content Codes of Practice for search services incorporating amendments it intends to submit to the Secretary of State in accordance with sect…
Office of Communications published draft consolidated Illegal Content Codes of Practice for search services including hash matching obligation for intimate image abuse
On 15 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a draft consolidated version of the Illegal Content Codes of Practice for search services (ICS) under the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023). Ofcom submitted the amendments to the Secreta…
Office of Communications closes consultation on Draft Updated Illegal content Codes of Practice for search services under Online Safety Act 2023
On 24 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on a draft for an updated Illegal Content Codes of Practice for search services. The Codes were prepared under the Online Safety Act 2023 and set out recommended measures…
Office of Communications opened consultation on Updated Draft Illegal content Codes of Practice for search services under Online Safety Act 2023
On 24 March 2026, the Office of Communications opened a consultation on a draft for an updated Illegal Content Codes of Practice for search services open until 24 April 2026. The Codes were prepared under the Online Safety Act 2023 and set out recom…