On 10 January 2024, the Online Safety Act was implemented. The Act gives the Office of Communications (Ofcom) the authority to enforce the new requirements outlined in the Act, including ongoing regulatory supervision of online services and imposing…

• The Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2023, Secretary of State (Official)

On 26 October 2023, the Online Safety Act came into force with grace period after receiving Royal Assent. The Act gives the Office of Communications (Ofcom) the authority to enforce the new requirements outlined in the Act, including ongoing regulat…

• Cyberflashing, epilepsy-trolling and fake news to put online abusers behind bars from today, gov.uk (Official)

On 19 September 2023, the Online Safety Bill was adopted by the UK Parliament. The Bill gives the Office of Communications (Ofcom) the authority to enforce the new requirements in the Bill, including through imposing fines. Further, Ofcom will be ab…

• Britain makes internet safer, as Online Safety Bill finished and ready to become law, UK Parliament (Official)

On 17 January 2023, the Online Safety Bill passed through the House of Commons and will now be considered by the House of Lords. The Bill gives the Office of Communications (Ofcom) the authority to enforce the requirements in the bill. Ofcom can mak…

• Online Safety Bill (Official)

On 30 June 2022, the UK Government closed its Online Safety Bill for public consultation. The Bill gives the Office of Communications (Ofcom) the authority to enforce the requirements in the bill. Ofcom can make further provisions for the regulation…

• Have your say on the Online Safety Bill, UK Parliament (Official)

On 20 April 2022, the UK Government opened its Online Safety Bill for public consultation. The Bill gives the Office of Communications (Ofcom) the authority to enforce the requirements in the bill. Ofcom can make further provisions for the regulatio…

• Have your say on the Online Safety Bill, UK Parliament (Official)

The Online Safety Bill, which would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework against harmful online content, is introduced in the House of Commons. The Bill gives the Office of Communications (Ofcom) the authority to enforce the requirements i…

• Online Safety Bill (Bill 285), UK Parliament (Official)

The UK Government issues its draft Online Safety Bill, which gives the Office of Communications the authority to enforce the requirements in the bill. OfCom can make further provisions for regulation and must issue codes of practice on the existing …

• UK draft Online Safety Bill (Official)