Ofcom fines geoblocked porn site, signaling tougher age assurance enforcement
A moment of gratitude for the accidental comedy to be found in UK regulator Ofcom’s ongoing efforts to enforce the…
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Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok over ‘age inference’ system
UK regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation to determine whether social media platform TikTok is in violation of the Online…
Parsing UK PM frontrunners’ positions on digital ID and age assurance
Will the presumptive new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham rip up Labour’s digital ID policy? What about the Online Safety…
UK aims to lead the world with new age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots
After months of promises, the UK government has pulled the trigger on regulations to restrict social media sites for children…
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…
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…
