Pornhub returns to UK, but only for iOS users who verify age with Apple
In the UK, “wanker” is not typically a term of endearment. However, the case may be different for Pornhub, which…
Online Safety Act
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Meta challenges UK Online Safety Act fines tied to global revenue
Lo and behold: Meta does not want to pay the fines UK regulator Ofcom says are owed to it for…
Opinions on UK Online Safety Act emphasize importance of enforcement
Online safety legislation is making headlines around the world. But in places where laws have taken effect, are they proving…
UK wrestles with age threshold, age assurance for social media sites
Will the UK put age restrictions on social media? A new research briefing looks at the various arguments and developments…
UK public mostly happy with ‘age verification’ laws, campaigners less so
Age assurance may not stop that many children from accessing online pornography, but it’s a good idea anyway, according to…
4chan won’t play by UK age check rules, raising question about enforcement potency
If the UK doesn’t like how 4chan operates, it can shut the site down. That’s the gist of the message…
Ofcom loads fines on 4chan for failing to implement age assurance under OSA
Ofcom has introduced some fresh transatlantic friction into its enforcement efforts, issuing a fine of £450,000 to message board 4chan…
To ban or not to ban? UK debates age restrictions for social media platforms
Despite recent legal dead-ends, the UK continues to move toward an Australian-style law putting age restrictions on large social media…
UK ICO wants platforms to go further on age assurance
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged social media and video-sharing platforms to significantly strengthen their age assurance systems…
ICO hits Reddit with £14.5M fine for not implementing robust age assurance
UK regulator Ofcom has taken plenty of heat for the perception that it’s not coming down hard enough in enforcing…
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