Investigation into Reply Buzzer Ltd's compliance with the duty to prevent children from encountering pornographic content through the use of age assurance

UK — Ofcom · 2026-02-23 · UK · verified record

Themes: Child safety & minors · Hate speech & illegal content

Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act

Open Reply Buzzer Ltd 20 February 2026 We are investigating whether Reply Buzzer Ltd has failed, or is failing, to comply with its duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 (‘the Act’) to prevent children from encountering pornographic content on its services through the use of highly effective age assurance. We are also investigating whether Reply Buzzer Ltd has failed, or is failing, to comply with its duty to respond accurately to an information notice sent under the Act. Sections 12 and 102(8) of the Online Safety Act 2023. On 19 March 2026, Ofcom issued a formal information notice to Reply

Open Reply Buzzer Ltd 20 February 2026 We are investigating whether Reply Buzzer Ltd has failed, or is failing, to comply with its duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 (‘the Act’) to prevent children from encountering pornographic content on its services through the use of highly effective age assurance. We are also investigating whether Reply Buzzer Ltd has failed, or is failing, to comply with its duty to respond accurately to an information notice sent under the Act. Sections 12 and 102(8) of the Online Safety Act 2023. On 19 March 2026, Ofcom issued a formal information notice to Reply …

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