EFF's Submission to Ofcom's Consultation on Illegal Harms
The Online Safety Act (OSA) aims to make the UK the safest place online, but views on harmful content vary. EFF opposes the Act for its potential censorship and privacy infringement.
Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts
Online platforms must assess risks of illegal content by March 2025 or face financial penalties under the Online Safety Act.
Online platforms warned over disorder violence risk
Ofcom urges social media firms to act immediately to make platforms safer.
The Guardian view on online safety: ministers must stand up to big tech | Editorial
The Online Safety Act made strides in regulating major companies, but its implementation via Ofcom is criticized for leaving dangerous loopholes.
Ofcom warns tech firms after chatbots imitate Brianna Ghey and Molly Russell
Ofcom warns tech firms about chatbot content impersonating real people under the UK's new digital laws.
UK internet watchdog gives social media companies three months to improve safety or face huge fines
New regulations in the UK aim to enhance online safety for children and adults, requiring platforms to act by mid-March 2025.
EFF's Submission to Ofcom's Consultation on Illegal Harms
The Online Safety Act (OSA) aims to make the UK the safest place online, but views on harmful content vary. EFF opposes the Act for its potential censorship and privacy infringement.
Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts
Online platforms must assess risks of illegal content by March 2025 or face financial penalties under the Online Safety Act.
Online platforms warned over disorder violence risk
Ofcom urges social media firms to act immediately to make platforms safer.
The Guardian view on online safety: ministers must stand up to big tech | Editorial
The Online Safety Act made strides in regulating major companies, but its implementation via Ofcom is criticized for leaving dangerous loopholes.
Ofcom warns tech firms after chatbots imitate Brianna Ghey and Molly Russell
Ofcom warns tech firms about chatbot content impersonating real people under the UK's new digital laws.
UK internet watchdog gives social media companies three months to improve safety or face huge fines
New regulations in the UK aim to enhance online safety for children and adults, requiring platforms to act by mid-March 2025.
How Elon Musk Stoked the Fire of the UK's Far Right Anti-Immigrant Riots
Elon Musk's influence in the far-right movement and misinformation spread is increasingly seen as a severe societal threat that necessitates swift regulatory action.
UK government will summon Elon Musk as part of social media inquiry
UK government to investigate social media's role in summer riots and generative AI's impact.
Social media firms 'failing to detect and remove' suicide and self-harm content
Social media platforms are failing to effectively moderate suicide and self-harm content, with TikTok and Pinterest leading in removal efforts.
Rise in animal abuse in England and Wales fuelled by social media, finds RSPCA
Social media fueling rising rates of animal abuse in England and Wales.
MP urges social media ban for under 16s
Conservative MP Miriam Cates wants under 16s banned from social media and smartphones
She claims there has been a rise in poor teen mental health and children addicted to pornography since 2010
How Elon Musk Stoked the Fire of the UK's Far Right Anti-Immigrant Riots
Elon Musk's influence in the far-right movement and misinformation spread is increasingly seen as a severe societal threat that necessitates swift regulatory action.
UK government will summon Elon Musk as part of social media inquiry
UK government to investigate social media's role in summer riots and generative AI's impact.
Social media firms 'failing to detect and remove' suicide and self-harm content
Social media platforms are failing to effectively moderate suicide and self-harm content, with TikTok and Pinterest leading in removal efforts.
Rise in animal abuse in England and Wales fuelled by social media, finds RSPCA
Social media fueling rising rates of animal abuse in England and Wales.
MP urges social media ban for under 16s
Conservative MP Miriam Cates wants under 16s banned from social media and smartphones
She claims there has been a rise in poor teen mental health and children addicted to pornography since 2010
Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts
Instagram introduces a 'reset' feature to allow users to remove all recommended content from their feeds, enhancing user control over their experience.
Schools go smartphone-free to address online harms | Computer Weekly
There's a growing demand for stronger protections against online risks for children, emphasizing the need for effective measures in smartphone and social media use.
Government strengthens Online Safety Act to crack down on revenge porn
The Government's Online Safety Act will classify revenge porn as a priority offense, requiring social media platforms to proactively remove and prevent such content.
Treat revenge porn in same way as child abuse content online, MPs told
Revenge porn is to be classified as a serious online offence, highlighted by a rising number of non-consensual intimate image cases.
Government strengthens Online Safety Act to crack down on revenge porn
The Government's Online Safety Act will classify revenge porn as a priority offense, requiring social media platforms to proactively remove and prevent such content.
Treat revenge porn in same way as child abuse content online, MPs told
Revenge porn is to be classified as a serious online offence, highlighted by a rising number of non-consensual intimate image cases.
Online Safety Act not fit for purpose after far-right riots, says Sadiq Khan
Laws designed to counter misinformation need revision after far-right riots.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges quick review of Online Safety Act post-violent unrest.
Online Safety Act to be reviewed after Sadiq Khan criticism, says minister
Ministers to review Online Safety Act following concerns on misinformation and far-right riots.
PM says swift justice acting as riot deterrent
Swift justice and tough sentencing deter violent disorder. Anti-immigration protests subdued in England after riots stemming from misinformation about attackers. Police continue vigilant with over many arrests and tough sentences.
Sadiq Khan says new law to make social media safer not fit for purpose'
Social media regulations need to be revisited due to recent events and the spread of misinformation.
Online Safety Act not fit for purpose after far-right riots, says Sadiq Khan
Laws designed to counter misinformation need revision after far-right riots.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges quick review of Online Safety Act post-violent unrest.
Online Safety Act to be reviewed after Sadiq Khan criticism, says minister
Ministers to review Online Safety Act following concerns on misinformation and far-right riots.
PM says swift justice acting as riot deterrent
Swift justice and tough sentencing deter violent disorder. Anti-immigration protests subdued in England after riots stemming from misinformation about attackers. Police continue vigilant with over many arrests and tough sentences.
Sadiq Khan says new law to make social media safer not fit for purpose'
Social media regulations need to be revisited due to recent events and the spread of misinformation.
UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has proposed various age check methods for online services under the Online Safety Act.
Privacy activists may oppose these measures, which include credit card checks, facial age estimation, and photo ID matching.
The UK tries, once again, to age-gate pornography
Ofcom has launched a consultation on how porn sites should verify user ages to comply with the Online Safety Act.
The regulator's guidelines include options like having a bank or mobile network confirm age or using a credit card available only to those 18 and older.
Ofcom publishes UK age verification proposals
UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has proposed various age check methods for online services under the Online Safety Act.
Privacy activists may oppose these measures, which include credit card checks, facial age estimation, and photo ID matching.
The UK tries, once again, to age-gate pornography
Ofcom has launched a consultation on how porn sites should verify user ages to comply with the Online Safety Act.
The regulator's guidelines include options like having a bank or mobile network confirm age or using a credit card available only to those 18 and older.
The UK could require facial scans or photo IDs to view online porn
The UK's Office of Communications (Ofcom) has published draft age-restriction guidelines for online services hosting explicit sexual content as part of the Online Safety Act.
The guidelines require platforms to ensure children are not able to easily access adult content, with fines of up to £18 million for non-compliance.