All Changes to Be Made as Part of UK’s Porn Crackdown as New Regulations Start Tomorrow

Online Safety Act: what are the new measures to protect children on social media?

MNStudio/ShutterstockTechnology platforms operating in the UK now have a legal duty to protect young people from some of the more dangerous forms of online content. This includes pornography, content that encourages, promotes, or provides instructions for violence, promotion of self-harm and eating disorders. Those failing to comply face hefty fines. Until now, parents have had the unenviable role of navigating web content filters and app activi…

All changes to be made as part of UK’s porn crackdown as new regulations start tomorrow

The Online Safety Act comes into effect tomorrow in the UK, and the changes will make it harder to view porn

How can I keep my child safe online? NSPCC guidelines as Ofcom tightens rules

New Ofcom rules tighten up how children can use sites including X, formerly Twitter, Bluesky, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and YouTube

All the key facts about the UK's new age verification legislation for adult sites

The UK Online Safety Act, which requires adult sites to use age verification, will go into effect on 25 July. Here's what you need to know.

Comply with child age checks or face consequences, Ofcom tells tech firms

New safety codes coming into effect on Friday also include a demand that algorithms are tamed to block the most harmful material.