Online Safety industry bulletin – June 2026
UK — Ofcom · 2026-06-29 · UK · verified record
Themes: Hate speech & illegal content
Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act
Welcome to the latest Online Safety industry bulletin, bringing together key updates, actions and resources relating to the Online Safety Act. On 15 June the UK Government announced plans for further regulations to restrict access to social media for under 16s. The UK Government has said it aims to lay the first set of regulations in Parliament by the end of the year, coming into force in Spring 2027. The scope of services is still to be determined but the Government has said it will include Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X. It does not intend for messaging services like Wh
Welcome to the latest Online Safety industry bulletin, bringing together key updates, actions and resources relating to the Online Safety Act. On 15 June the UK Government announced plans for further regulations to restrict access to social media for under 16s. The UK Government has said it aims to lay the first set of regulations in Parliament by the end of the year, coming into force in Spring 2027. The scope of services is still to be determined but the Government has said it will include Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X. It does not intend for messaging services like Wh…
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