Introduction On 6 October 2021, Ofcom published guidance on measures Video Sharing Platform (“VSP“) providers can take to protect online users from harmful material and how to implement such measures effectively (the “Guidance“). The Guidance is intended to help VSP providers comply with their obligations under Part 4B of the Communications Act 2003 (“CA“), which … Read more

DIGITAL SERVICES ACT AND DIGITAL MARKETS ACT: A NEW ERA FOR ONLINE REGULATION Thursday 25 February at 10am GMT / 11am CET The first draft of the long-awaited Digital Services Act (“DSA”) and Digital Markets Act (“DMA”) legislative package was published on 15 December 2020 by the European Commission. As expected, it increases the obligations … Read more

The problem Misinformation and the spread of ‘fake news’ is not a novel issue. As engagement with social media has grown exponentially, so has the ability to circulate unverified information quickly and extensively. However, the harmful effects of the mass broadcast and sharing of false information have been felt acutely during the coronavirus pandemic. Users … Read more

Ofcom looks set to become the first UK internet regulator following the Government’s publication of its response to the Online Harms White Paper.  This is set against the backdrop of the progression through Parliament of legislation which was aimed at accelerating the appointment of a regulator for online harm, off the back of the White … Read more