Description

Opened consultation on OFCOM Guidance on transparency reporting for online platforms

On 26 July 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) of the United Kingdom opened a public consultation on the Guidance on transparency reporting for online platforms, until 4 October 2024. The Guidance applies to online platforms, including social media, search engines, and pornography services. The consultation outlines Ofcom’s approach to transparency reporting duties for online services, including the process for determining the content of transparency reports from providers, and how these reports will inform Ofcom's transparency report. The consultation seeks inputs on the criteria for determining required report content and plans for engaging with providers before issuing transparency notices. The consultation also seeks inputs on any additional considerations for developing transparency notices, report formats, and evaluating provider capacity to ensure that Ofcom’s transparency reports are effective and accessible.

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Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Quality of Service requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2024-07-26
in consultation

On 26 July 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) of the United Kingdom opened a public consult…

2024-10-04
processing consultation

On 4 October 2024, the Office of Communications of the United Kingdom closes a public consultation …

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