The UK's Online Safety Act, enacted in 2023, introduces potential liabilities for individuals running websites regarding harmful comments posted by users. This law seeks to safeguard users from various online harms, requiring online services, regardless of size, to monitor and manage user content actively. Ofcom, the governing body responsible for enforcing these rules, emphasizes that both large corporations and small 'micro-businesses' must adhere to them. Failure to comply may lead to significant fines or even criminal charges against company executives. Uncertainty remains around specific compliance requirements, particularly for personal and small-scale online services.
Individuals running their own websites may be liable for harmful comments posted by visitors under the UK's Online Safety Act, highlighting ambiguous legal responsibilities.
The Online Safety Act aims to protect individuals online by requiring all service providers to monitor harmful content, extending even to small personal websites.
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