United Kingdom: Office of Communications announced investigation into Im.ge over alleged failure to comply with Online Safety Act duties

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Office of Communications announced investigation into Im.ge over alleged failure to comply with Online Safety Act duties

On 10 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced an investigation into the provider of the file-sharing service Im.ge (Case No. CW/01300/06/25). The investigation concerns potential non-compliance with obligations under the Online Saf…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-06-10
under deliberation

On 10 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced an investigation into the provider …

2025-10-13
under investigation

On 13 October 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice to the provide…

2025-12-17
under investigation

On 17 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a confirmation decision against th…

2026-02-12
under investigation

On 12 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued the provider of Im.ge with a provi…