US EditionOfcom to enforce crackdown on illegal content across UK social media
- New rules from Ofcom require UK social media platforms to assess and reduce illegal content starting March 16, 2025, under the Illegal Harms Codes.
- Rocio Concha from Which? Stated that consumers face a flood of scam content online, making it vital for platforms to enhance fraud prevention efforts.
- Ofcom can fine non-compliant firms up to £18 million or 10% of their global turnover, emphasizing their serious regulatory role.
- Critics, including Ian Russell, argue that Ofcom's approach has been too timid and does not adequately protect children from online harms.
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TechCrunch+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
UK’s internet watchdog puts storage and file-sharing services on watch over CSAM
As duties under the U.K.'s Online Safety Act (OSA) related to tackling illegal content came into force Monday, the internet watchdog, Ofcom, said it has
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Wales OnlineNew rules on social media content come into force on Monday
The Government says it represents a “major step forward”
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Critics say Ofcom is too weak on illegal social media content as new rules start
From Monday, Ofcom will start enforcing the Online Safety Act’s illegal content codes.
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