Ofcom Consultation: Protecting children from harms online

online safety

About this episode:

A clear overview of Ofcom’s proposals under the Online Safety Act to better protect children online. Sam and Sara break down key consultation phases, from assessing child access to implementing safer platform design and accountability measures, while exploring the challenges tech companies face in creating safer digital spaces for young users.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 10 Jun 2024

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