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Office of Communications released guidance on technology notices to deal with terrorism and/or CSEA content guidance

On 8 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) released guidance on the use of technology notices under Chapter 5 of Part 7 of the Online Safety Act 2023. The guidance clarifies how Ofcom will exercise its powers under section 121 of the Act to…

  • Technology Notices to deal with terrorism and/or CSEA content, UK OFCOM (Official)

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2024-12-16
in consultation

On 16 December 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on its technology n…

2025-03-10
processing consultation

On 10 March 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the public consultation on its techno…

2026-02-26
under deliberation

On 26 February 2026, the Office of Communications presented to Parliament its second Annual Report …

2026-05-08
adopted

On 8 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) released guidance on the use of technology noti…