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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 and US governments to cooperate more closely on children’s online safety
Governments issue first joint statement pledging to go further and faster to protect children.
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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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Could the Ashley Madison data breach happen today?
The mass data breach of the infamous Ashley Madison website offers insight into data privacy and cybersecurity.
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New code makes global tech firms responsible for protecting underage users in UK
Robust age checks and better content moderation top list of 40 measures in draft codes of practice.
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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.
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House of Lords statement signals retreat in Online Safety Bill privacy row
Clash with tech companies averted, but worries remain that threat to privacy has not gone away.
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Warning over ‘systemic security risks’ in UK Online Safety Bill
Yet more criticism of proposed measures voiced, with age-verification a particular concern.