Consultation: Fraudulent Advertising Codes of Practice
UK — Ofcom · 2026-07-10 · UK · verified record
Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services
Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act
The Online Safety Act 2023 (the Act) requires certain online services to have in place greater levels of transparency and accountability, empower users with more choice and control, and protect users from fraudulent advertising. These services, known as categorised services, are some of the most widely-used online services in the UK. Ofcom, as the online safety regulator, is responsible for ensuring that providers of these services comply with the additional responsibilities placed upon them. We are publishing our proposals for what Category 1 and Category 2A services should do to tackle fraud
The Online Safety Act 2023 (the Act) requires certain online services to have in place greater levels of transparency and accountability, empower users with more choice and control, and protect users from fraudulent advertising. These services, known as categorised services, are some of the most widely-used online services in the UK. Ofcom, as the online safety regulator, is responsible for ensuring that providers of these services comply with the additional responsibilities placed upon them. We are publishing our proposals for what Category 1 and Category 2A services should do to tackle fraud…
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