1 week ago Ofcom investigating pornography site over alleged Online Safety Act breaches

The regulator said it was investigating Kick Online Entertainment over apparent breaches of the online safety rules.

Events

2 w. ago Wikipedia launches legal challenge against Online Safety Act

The online encyclopaedia says the new safety rules could threaten its approach to presenting neutral and reliable information.

Politics

3 w. ago Online Safety Act ‘not up for negotiation’ in US trade talks, says minister

Baroness Jones said the UK will not consider watering down online safety rules to appease US tech giants and secure a trade deal with the US.

Politics

4 w. ago New online safety rules spark angry backlash from campaigners who say they will put children and danger and have put the profits of Big Tech firms first

New online safety rules put the profits of Big Tech firms ahead of children's safety, campaigners warned last night.

Economics

4 w. ago Children under 16 could be banned from using social media at certain times

Ofcom have set out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

Events

last month Q&A: What do Ofcom’s new child online safety rules mean for social media?

The regulator has published its final codes of practice for tech firms.

Politics

last month Websites must restrict porn and other content for some people from July

Ofcom's new online safety rules to protect children have been criticised for not going far enoug

Politics

last month New online safety rules will force tech firms to change, Ofcom insists

The regulator has set out how websites and apps must protect children from harmful content.

Science

last month Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

The regulator has published its final version of the Children’s Codes of practice, which firms have until July to come into line with.

Politics