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Online Safety Act implementation

The Online Safety Act 2023 established a comprehensive regulatory framework for online services, with Ofcom as the primary regulator implementing the regime through Codes of Practice and enforcement decisions. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology leads policy development across multiple government bodies, addressing harms including cyber harassment, misinformation, and age-appropriate content. Implementation is ongoing through 2024–2026 with major statutory deadlines for platforms and regulators.

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4 Oct 2024 | Consultation outcome Office of Communications linked

Online Safety Information Powers Guidance — consultation closed

15 December 2025 updateToday we are publishing our updated Online Safety Information Powers Guidance, reflecting the new Data Preservation Notices duties and updating our guidance on Coroner Information Notices.We have also published our Statement on Data Preservation Notices which addresses …

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26 Jul 2024 | Consultation outcome Office of Communications linked

Online Safety Information Powers Guidance — outcome published

15 December 2025 updateToday we are publishing our updated Online Safety Information Powers Guidance, reflecting the new Data Preservation Notices duties and updating our guidance on Coroner Information Notices.We have also published our Statement on Data Preservation Notices which addresses …

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