United Kingdom: Office of Communications closes consultation on draft user identity verification guidance
Description
Office of Communications closes consultation on draft user identity verification guidance
On 2 October 2026, the Office of Communications closes the consultation on draft user identity verification guidance, published under section 65 of the Online Safety Act 2023. The consultation is addressed to providers of Category 1 services, which …
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, ML and AI development, search service provider, messaging service provider, infrastructure provider: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body