United Kingdom: Office of Communications adopted recommendations on how to promote media literacy for online platforms, broadcasters and services

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Office of Communications adopted recommendations on how to promote media literacy for online platforms, broadcasters and services

On 24 June 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a statement setting out 10 final recommendations on how broadcasters, online platforms, and streaming services should promote media literacy. Ofcom holds a statutory duty to promote med…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-09-15
in consultation

On 15 September 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a public consultation on recommen…

2025-12-08
processing consultation

On 8 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on recommendations…

2026-06-24
adopted

On 24 June 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a statement setting out 10 final re…