New priority offences under the Online Safety Act: what tech companies need to do now
UK — Legal Analysis · 2026-06-30 · UK · verified record
Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services
Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act
In brief - In December 2025, the UK Government elevated two offences to "priority" status under the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA), encouraging or assisting serious self-harm , and cyberflashing. - The necessary changes to the risk framework constitute "significant changes" under the OSA, requiring pr
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