Description

Ofcom opened consultation on guidance on deceased child user duties

On 15 December 2025, Ofcom opened a consultation on its draft guidance on deceased child user duties until 23 March 2026. The draft guidance is addressed to providers of relevant services under the Online Safety Act regarding their obligations when …

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
Implementation Level
other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2025-12-15
in consultation

On 15 December 2025, Ofcom opened a consultation on its draft guidance on deceased child user dutie…

2026-03-23
processing consultation

On 23 March 2026, Ofcom closes a consultation on its draft guidance on deceased child user duties. …