Online Safety Bill
How will Ofcom enforce the Online Safety Act?
The legislation places new obligations on social media platforms to keep users, and particularly children, safe online.
Online Safety Act becomes law in the UK
The new internet safety rules will be overseen by Ofcom.
Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says
Dame Melanie Dawes told MPs during a select committee hearing that the Bill could receive royal assent this week.
Child sexual abuse material online ‘has doubled since 2019’
A new report from campaign group WeProtect Global Alliance has warned of the rise of abuse and online grooming of children.
No 10 defends ministers using China-linked TikTok on non-Government phones
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Grant Shapps and Michelle Donelan have made clear they are ensuring they use TikTok in the ‘correct way’.
Father of Molly Russell calls on Ofcom to ‘boldly’ enforce new online safety law
The legislation can ‘make the online world safer’, Ian Russell said.
Flagship law will make UK safest place in the world to be online, says minister
The long-awaited Online Safety Bill imposes new legal duties on big tech companies and service providers.
Legislation to tame the online ‘Wild West’ clears Parliament
The Online Safety Bill completed its final stages in the House of Lords.
Youngster celebrates new law after campaign against trolls targeting epilepsy
Zach’s Law has made it illegal to post flashing images online to trigger epileptic seizures, following a campaign by Zach Eagling, 12.
Ministers deny concessions as Online Safety Bill returns to Commons
Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan insisted that nothing had changed in the long-awaited legislation.