United Kingdom: Office of Communications adopted guidance on women and girls' online safety for user-to-user services implementing Online Safety Act

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Office of Communications adopted guidance on women and girls' online safety for user-to-user services implementing Online Safety Act

On 25 November 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) adopted guidance for technology firms to improve the online safety of women and girls. The guidance is designed to assist such firms with the execution of their obligations under the Online S…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2025-02-25
in consultation

On 25 February 2025, the Office of Communication (Ofcom) opened a consultation until 23 May 2025, o…

2025-05-23
processing consultation

On 23 May 2025, Ofcom closes its consultation on draft guidance proposing concrete measures for pla…

2025-11-25
adopted

On 25 November 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) adopted guidance for technology firms to …