The internet has become part and parcel of daily life during the 21st century, effectively ensuring that most elements of society are 'digital first.' However, it has also presented numerous ...

Jeremy Wright was the first of five UK ministers charged with pushing through the British government’s landmark legislation on regulating the internet, the Online Safety Bill. The current UK ...

The bill, which aims to make the UK ‘the safest place in the world to be online,’ received royal assent today. But its contents have been contentious, especially because of their potential impact on ...

Social media platforms and other online services operating in the UK are facing new regulations. Ofcom, the UK's communication services regulator, has released over 40 safety measures that applicable ...

On Monday, the U.K.’s internet regulator, Ofcom, published the first set of final guidelines for online service providers subject to the Online Safety Act. This starts the clock ticking on the ...

Two industry sources with knowledge of the matter told CNBC the Labour government is considering a review of the Online Safety Act, a law requiring social media firms to tackle illegal content. Top ...

LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Britain's online safety law risks suppressing free speech due to its heavy-handed enforcement, social media site X said on Friday, adding that significant changes were needed ...

Ahead of the UK Online Safety Bill entering its final stages in the House of Lords on 6 September, which could see a so-called ‘spy clause’ signed into law this year, Rasha Abdul Rahim, Director of ...

On September 19, the British Parliament passed its sweeping Online Safety Bill with the stated intent to make the United Kingdom the “safest place in the world to be online.” After it receives royal ...