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Office of Communications closes consultation on draft user empowerment assessment guidance

On 2 October 2026, the Office of Communications closes the consultation on its draft user empowerment assessment guidance, published under section 52(1) of the Online Safety Act 2023. The consultation is addressed to providers of Category 1 services…

Scope

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

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2026-07-10
in consultation

On 10 July 2026, the Office of Communications opened a consultation on its draft user empowerment a…

2026-10-02
processing consultation

On 2 October 2026, the Office of Communications closes the consultation on its draft user empowerme…