UK Online Safety & Content Regulation, Online Safety Act Codes & Ofcom Duties
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Frequently Asked Questions on Online Safety & Content Regulation Regulations
What are the core duties under the Online Safety Act 2023?
The Online Safety Act 2023 imposes risk assessment and safety duties on user-to-user and search services. In-scope services must take down illegal content, protect children from harmful content, and comply with Ofcom Codes of Practice backed by fines of up to 10% of global annual turnover.
What duties of care does the Online Safety Act 2023 impose on digital services?
The Online Safety Act 2023 requires user-to-user services and search engines to conduct illegal content risk assessments, take proactive measures to mitigate illegal content, protect children from age-inappropriate content (including robust age verification and age assurance), enforce stated terms of service transparently, and submit to Ofcom's supervisory and enforcement powers.
What enforcement penalties can Ofcom issue under the Online Safety Act?
Ofcom has statutory powers to levy fines of up to £18 million or 10% of qualifying worldwide annual turnover (whichever is higher), seek court orders blocking non-compliant services (business access restriction orders), and pursue criminal liability against senior managers who fail to comply with statutory information notices regarding child safety.