Online Safety Act
United Kingdom legislation that came into force in 2023, requiring online platforms to implement age-gating for adult content and to protect underage users. The act imposes mandatory compliance obligations on major technology platforms.
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The UK has exerted pressure on end-to-end encryption through legislation such as the Online Safety Act and the Investigatory Powers Act.
The Online Safety Act was officially passed in the UK in 2023, with provisions requiring platforms to have the capability to scan users' private messages (including end-to-end encrypted content) to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The UK Online Safety Act came into force in 2023, requiring platforms to implement age-gating for adult content.
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The UK Online Safety Act came into force in 2023, requiring platforms to implement age-gating for adult content.
60%UnverifiedThe UK's Online Safety Act requires platforms to implement age verification for child users and proactively block harmful content.
60%UnverifiedOfcom has the power to fine non-compliant platforms up to £18 million or 10% of their global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
60%UnverifiedThe UK Online Safety Act received Royal Assent and formally became law in October 2023.
60%UnverifiedThe EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) and the UK's Online Safety Act require platforms to assume greater responsibility for content.
60%UnverifiedThe UK has exerted pressure on end-to-end encryption through legislation such as the Online Safety Act and the Investigatory Powers Act.
50%UnverifiedThe Online Safety Act was officially passed in the UK in 2023, with provisions requiring platforms to have the capability to scan users' private messages (including end-to-end encrypted content) to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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