United Kingdom: Office of Communications closes consultation on updated draft Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services

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Office of Communications closes consultation on updated draft Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services

On 20 October 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes its consultation on the draft Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services, which had opened on 30 June 2025. The draft code introduces measures including PCU C9, w…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-06-30
in consultation

On 30 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on the draft Protection…

2025-10-20
processing consultation

On 20 October 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes its consultation on the draft Prote…