United Kingdom: Office of Communications published report including TikTok's measures to protect children under Online Safety Act 2023

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Office of Communications published report including TikTok's measures to protect children under Online Safety Act 2023

On 21 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a report setting out TikTok's response to legally binding information requests issued on 12 March 2026 on its measures to protect children under the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023). Ti…

Scope

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

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2026-03-12
under deliberation

On 12 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued legally binding information requests …

2026-05-21
under investigation

On 21 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a report setting out TikTok's respon…