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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Implementation of the Online Safety Act
Type: Commons Debate Pack (CDP-2025-0043) There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023 on 26 February 2025. The debate will be opened by Sir Jeremy Wright MP.