United Kingdom: Office of Communications opened consultation on updated draft guidance on highly effective age assurance for Part 3 Services

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Office of Communications opened consultation on updated draft guidance on highly effective age assurance for Part 3 Services

On 30 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) initiated a consultation on draft guidance on highly effective age assurance for Part 3 Services until 20 October 2025. This guidance is designed to assist providers of regulated user-to-user and…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
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On 30 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) initiated a consultation on draft guidance on…

2025-10-20
processing consultation

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