United Kingdom: User empowerment assessment guidance
Progress
Current status
in consultation
02 Oct 2026 processing consultation
10 Jul 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
platform intermediary: user-generated content
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of Communications closes consultation on draft user empowerment assessment guidance
On 2 October 2026, the Office of Communications closes the consultation on its draft user empowerment assessment guidance, published under section 52(1) of the Online Safety Act 2023. The consultation is addressed to providers of Category 1 services…
Event type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Office of Communications opened consultation on draft user empowerment assessment guidance
On 10 July 2026, the Office of Communications opened a consultation on its draft user empowerment assessment guidance, published under section 52(1) of the Online Safety Act 2023, until 2 October 2026. The consultation is addressed to providers of C…
Event type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body