Ofcom: Clear link between online posts and violent disorder
Ofcom highlights the significant role of social media in spreading misinformation during violent unrest in the UK, urging for greater accountability from tech firms.
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Social media companies must implement significant changes to user safety protocols under new UK regulations, including allowing individuals to exit group chats discreetly.
Charities urge Government to target smaller websites under Online Safety Act
Campaigners request stricter regulation of dangerous online spaces, challenging Ofcom's proposed thresholds that exclude smaller, harmful websites from oversight.
Online platforms warned over disorder violence risk
Ofcom urges social media firms to act immediately to make platforms safer.
Internet users are getting younger; now the UK is weighing up if AI can help protect them | TechCrunch
Ofcom in the U.K. plans to explore how AI can be used to combat illegal content online, especially harmful to children.
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.
Ofcom: Clear link between online posts and violent disorder
Ofcom highlights the significant role of social media in spreading misinformation during violent unrest in the UK, urging for greater accountability from tech firms.
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Social media companies must implement significant changes to user safety protocols under new UK regulations, including allowing individuals to exit group chats discreetly.
Charities urge Government to target smaller websites under Online Safety Act
Campaigners request stricter regulation of dangerous online spaces, challenging Ofcom's proposed thresholds that exclude smaller, harmful websites from oversight.
Online platforms warned over disorder violence risk
Ofcom urges social media firms to act immediately to make platforms safer.
Internet users are getting younger; now the UK is weighing up if AI can help protect them | TechCrunch
Ofcom in the U.K. plans to explore how AI can be used to combat illegal content online, especially harmful to children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our kids are suffering': calls for ban on social media to protect under-16s
Parents and activists are calling for stricter regulations on social media and smartphone use for children under the age of 16.
Some lawmakers in the US and UK are considering banning under-16s from using social media or implementing tougher curbs on their use.
Sunak refuses to back call for social media curbs from mother of Brianna Ghey
Rishi Sunak has declined to support calls for social media apps to be banned on smartphones for under-16s.
The Prime Minister and Education Secretary cited the new Online Safety Act as a means to protect children online.
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.
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.
Our kids are suffering': calls for ban on social media to protect under-16s
Parents and activists are calling for stricter regulations on social media and smartphone use for children under the age of 16.
Some lawmakers in the US and UK are considering banning under-16s from using social media or implementing tougher curbs on their use.
Sunak refuses to back call for social media curbs from mother of Brianna Ghey
Rishi Sunak has declined to support calls for social media apps to be banned on smartphones for under-16s.
The Prime Minister and Education Secretary cited the new Online Safety Act as a means to protect children online.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.