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Ofcom criticised over checklist' approach to Online Safety Act

The Online Safety Act is criticized for its lack of ambition and effectiveness in ensuring tech platforms prioritize user safety.

Privacy professionals

Online Safety Act measures come into effect | Computer Weekly

Ofcom enforces illegal content codes under the Online Safety Act, mandating online providers to comply with safety measures against harmful content.

fromTechCrunch

Privacy professionals

UK's internet watchdog puts storage and file-sharing services on watch over CSAM | TechCrunch

2 weeks ago

Social media marketing

Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Women in technology

fromTechCrunch

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK's internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn | TechCrunch

Ofcom's new guidance focuses on protecting women and girls online, addressing issues like harassment and image abuse.

UK politics

Ofcom criticised over checklist' approach to Online Safety Act

The Online Safety Act is criticized for its lack of ambition and effectiveness in ensuring tech platforms prioritize user safety.

Privacy professionals

Online Safety Act measures come into effect | Computer Weekly

Ofcom enforces illegal content codes under the Online Safety Act, mandating online providers to comply with safety measures against harmful content.

fromTechCrunch

Privacy professionals

UK's internet watchdog puts storage and file-sharing services on watch over CSAM | TechCrunch

2 weeks ago

Social media marketing

Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

more#online-safety-act

New Ofcom guidelines show it's getting tougher on big tech

Ofcom plans to enforce stricter compliance with the Online Safety Act among tech firms, enabling more thorough inspections and audits.

Privacy technologies

Ofcom announces new rules to force tech firms to keep children safe online

Social media platforms must block children's access to harmful content by July under the UK's Online Safety Act.

fromMail Online

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Social media firms could have to use facial recognition to verify age

UK news

Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers

Privacy technologies

Ofcom accused of prioritising interests of tech firms over child safety online

Privacy technologies

fromITPro

New Ofcom guidelines show it's getting tougher on big tech

Ofcom plans to enforce stricter compliance with the Online Safety Act among tech firms, enabling more thorough inspections and audits.

Privacy technologies

Ofcom announces new rules to force tech firms to keep children safe online

Social media platforms must block children's access to harmful content by July under the UK's Online Safety Act.

fromMail Online

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Social media firms could have to use facial recognition to verify age

UK news

Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers

Privacy technologies

Ofcom accused of prioritising interests of tech firms over child safety online

more#online-safety

4 weeks ago

Ofcom bans leasing of Global Titles to crackdown on spoofing | Computer Weekly

This technique, which is actively used by unregulated commercial companies, poses privacy and security risks to everyday users, and we urge our international partners to follow suit in addressing it.

Privacy technologies

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

4 weeks ago

Digest: Google Ruling Signals Major Ad Tech Shake Up; Ofcom to Demand Stronger Child Protections from Social Platforms

Google faces major antitrust rulings that could reshape digital advertising practices and laws surrounding child safety are tightening in the UK.

US officials challenge Ofcom's risk to free speech caused by online safety laws

A group of officials from the US state department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor met with Ofcom in London to discuss concerns over the UK's new online safety laws, which some fear infringe on freedom of expression.

UK politics

#telecommunications

London startup

UK regulator consults on enabling direct satellite to mobile comms | Computer Weekly

The UK may enable satellite connections for smartphones, revolutionizing connectivity.

fromEngadget

London startup

The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

fromBusiness Matters

London startup

UK on track for nationwide full-fibre broadband rollout by 2027, says Ofcom

fromTheregister

London startup

No big changes to UK broadband, despite lack of competition

London startup

UK regulator consults on enabling direct satellite to mobile comms | Computer Weekly

The UK may enable satellite connections for smartphones, revolutionizing connectivity.

fromEngadget

London startup

The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

fromBusiness Matters

London startup

UK on track for nationwide full-fibre broadband rollout by 2027, says Ofcom

fromTheregister

London startup

No big changes to UK broadband, despite lack of competition

more#telecommunications

Ofcom outlines plans to take UK full-fibre roll-out into 'final phase' | Computer Weekly

UK homes and offices with full-fibre broadband surged from under 25% to nearly 70%, marking a commitment to increased digital connectivity.

London startup

#gb-news

UK news

Ofcom rushes to close loophole that let politicians act as newsreaders

6 months ago

UK politics

Ofcom fines GB News 100,000 for breach of impartiality rules over Sunak interview

UK news

Ofcom rushes to close loophole that let politicians act as newsreaders