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TikTok exposing children to porn is in breach of UK law, new report says
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.
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UK’s Online Safety Act: Implications for global digital services
A defining feature of the Online Safety Act is its extraterritorial application: a service need not be established in the UK to fall within its scope.
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Why you must be ready now for the UK Online Safety Act
The act is a milestone piece of legislation and the regulator has signalled it will not hesitate to use new enforcement powers.
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Ofcom is serious about online safety law, but legal challenges remain
Online safety and content moderation are key issues globally. The UK now has a law for it, and regulators are serious about implementing it.
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Regulators wrestle with challenges posed by social media after riots
Debate about limits of free speech on social media revived as UK riots evoke memory of Capitol Hill insurrection.
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UK competition regulator asserts global presence in annual report
Ten years on from its formation, the CMA’s profile is higher than ever.
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TikTok fined £1.87m for providing inaccurate data on safety controls
TikTok failed to fully cooperate with Ofcom for the purposes of producing the Child Safety Report.
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UK communications regulator proposes further measures to tackle spoofing
UK communications regulator Ofcom expects phone providers to block more calls with spoofed numbers.