On 17 January 2025, the United Kingdom's Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation in its inquiry into how independent researchers access information from online services, including messaging service providers, e-commerce platforms, content platforms, and search service providers. The inquiry is part of Ofcom's responsibilities under the Online Safety Act 2023, assessing the current state of access to information for research into online safety matters. The inquiry seeks to identify the challenges that constrain information sharing and explore potential measures to facilitate greater access for researchers.
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