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UK's online safety law is putting free speech at risk, X says
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 1 – X says Britain's Online Safety Act risks infringing free expression with broad regulatory reach and police monitoring, while Ofcom warns platforms face fines up to £18 million for noncompliance.
- X has accused Britain's government of "overreach" with the new Online Safety Act meant to protect children from harmful content, claiming it infringes on free speech rights.
- X stated that the Online Safety Act's intentions may be overshadowed by its regulatory reach.
- X criticized the new code of conduct for online platforms as being "parallel and duplicative."
- Many individuals are using virtual private networks to bypass territorial restrictions on content access.
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