Key enforcement priorities, rule changes, litigation trends, and disclosure expectations shaping the federal privacy and cybersecurity landscape in 2026.
Children's data
The ICO has said the new provisions will enable it to continue to operate as a trusted, fair, and independent regulator with a stronger, modernized structure.
Social media and video sharing platforms operating in the UK have been asked to play their part in ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing online, as regulators say current status-quo is not working.
Effects of gaming, restriction of AI chatbot features, and overnight curfews are being discussed as part of the consultation.
Organizations responsible for developing AI content-generating systems have been reminded they should act in accordance with the legal frameworks in place.
Personal data of a large part of Sweden’s population was leaked on the darknet following an attack on the company in January 2025.
Principal milestones for the OSA that affect online platforms in the UK, and a look at key developments relating to UK online safety which are on the horizon for 2026.
Researchers set up accounts pretending to be 13-year olds and set relevant filters, but were still able to see pornographic content due to TikTok’s algorithm. Legal experts believe this violates the UK’s Online Safety Act.