United Kingdom: Online Safety Act category thresholds with additional obligations based on platform size
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Online Safety Act category thresholds with additional obligations were implemented by Ofcom following parliamentary approval
On 27 February 2025, the thresholds for categorising digital services under the Online Safety Act came into force, defining the criteria for Category 1, Category 2A and Category 2B services. This follows parliamentary approval of the regulations on …
SourceHouse of Lords approved Online Safety Act category thresholds with additional obligations based on platform size
On 25 February 2025, the House of Lords provided final approval to the thresholds for categorising digital services under the Online Safety Act, establishing criteria for Category 1, Category 2A, and Category 2B services. The regulations, based on O…
SourceDraft regulations for Online Safety Act category thresholds with additional obligations based on platform size were introduced to House of Commons and House of Lords
On 16 December 2024, draft regulations for the Online Safety Act category thresholds, which set additional obligations for digital platforms based on their size, were introduced to both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The regulations, b…
SourceAdopted Ofcom recommendation regarding classification of regulated platforms under the Online Safety Bill
On 25 March 2024, Ofcom published its recommendations to the UK Government regarding classifications of regulated platforms under the Online Safety Bill. The Online Safety Bill establishes a number of categories of user-to-user and search services w…
SourceClosed consultation on Ofcom recommendation regarding classification of regulated platforms under the Online Safety Bill
On 12 September 2023, Ofcom closed the public consultation on its recommendations to the UK Government regarding classifications of regulated platforms under the Online Safety Bill. The Online Safety Bill will require online platforms such as social…
SourceOpened consultation on Ofcom recommendation regarding classification of regulated platforms under the Online Safety Bill
On 11 July 2023, Ofcom opened a public consultation on its recommendations to the UK Government regarding classifications of regulated platforms under the Online Safety Bill. The Online Safety Bill will require online platforms such as social media,…
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