Progress
Current status
under deliberation
21 Apr 2026under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of Communications opened investigation into provider of Chat-Avenue over alleged failure to comply with duties under Online Safety Act
On 21 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened an investigation into the provider of Chat-Avenue to assess compliance with duties under the Online Safety Act 2023, pursuant to Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 20, 23, and 36. The investigation …
Event typeinvestigation
Action typeannouncement
Government branchexecutive
Government bodyother regulatory body