UK’s online safety laws won’t stop a repeat of Southport riots, MPs warn

UK’s online safety laws won’t stop a repeat of Southport riots, MPs warn

The Online Safety Act is still coming into force, but a committee said it won’t do enough to curb misinformation.

UK Online Safety Regime Ineffective On Misinformation, MPs Say - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) is failing to address “algorithmically accelerated misinformation” on social media platforms, leaving the public vulnerable to a repeat of the 2024 Southport riots, MPs have warned. Following an inquiry into online misinformation and harmful algorithms, the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC) has identified “major holes” in the UK’s online safety regime when it comes to dealing with the vi…