What you need to know about the UK’s Online Safety Act

We take a detailed look at the Online Safety Act’s key provisions and the new powers given to OFCOM.

The Online Safety Act (OSA) is the UK’s comprehensive legislation intended to ensure the safety of online users. It places specific obligations upon various online service providers to this end. The OSA received Royal Assent on October 26, 2023, following a number of revisions. The majority of its provisions are

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