Tech firms in UK must have plan for illegal content spikes during crises like Southport, regulator says

Social media firms could be blocked in UK after violence erupts on streets again

Social media companies will be forced to take quicker action to stop users inciting violence and disorder on their platforms under changes to the UK’s online safety laws

UK’s Ofcom requires tech firms to create crisis response plans By Investing.com

UK’s Ofcom requires tech firms to create crisis response plans

Tech firms must act to stop spread of illegal content in a crisis, watchdog says

Ofcom says it has beefed up rules on how platforms must respond to ‘spikes in illegal content during a crisis’

Tech firms in UK must have plan for illegal content spikes during crises like Southport: regulator

British tech firms must now have crisis response plans for surges in illegal online content, following the 2024 Southport riots. Regulator Ofcom announced strengthened rules requiring platforms to deploy temporary teams and boost moderation during emergencies. Larger platforms will also establish dedicated communication channels for law enforcement, ensuring swift action against content fueling unrest.

Tech firms in UK must have plan for illegal content spikes during crises like Southport, regulator says

Tech firms in Britain will need to have plans to respond to surges in illegal content during crises ​such as the 2024 Southport riots which threaten public ‌safety under strengthened rules set out by the regulator on Tuesday.

Ofcom Pushes Tech Firms to Stop Illegal Content Going Viral

Tech firms need to implement protocols in place to respond to spikes in illegal contend during crisis, Ofcom has ordered.