UK Online Safety Act 2023
The UK Online Safety Act 2023 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for online safety, placing duties on user-to-user services and search services to protect users from illegal content and, for larger platforms, content harmful to children. Ofcom is the regulator. Category 1 services (largest platforms with highest risk) face additional duties regarding content harmful to adults, user empowerment, and transparency. The Act covers illegal content duties, child safety duties, fraudulent advertising, and platform transparency. Significant penalties including up to 10% of global revenue.
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Framework Domains (5)
Children
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKOSA-3 | Children's Protection |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKOSA-5 | Enforcement and Penalties |
Illegal Content
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKOSA-2 | Illegal Content and Risk Assessment |
Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKOSA-4 | Reporting, Transparency, Ofcom Engagement |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKOSA-1 | Service Categorisation and Scope Assessment |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UK Online Safety Act 2023?
UK Online Safety Act 2023 is a compliance framework from United Kingdom (Ofcom) with 5 domains and 5 controls. The UK Online Safety Act 2023 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for online safety, placing duties on user-to-user services and search services to protect users from illegal content and, for larger platforms, content harmful to children. Ofcom is the regulator. Category 1 services (largest platforms with highest risk) face additional duties regarding content harmful to adults, user empowerment, and transparency. The Act covers illegal content duties, child safety duties, fraudulent advertising, and platform transparency. Significant penalties including up to 10% of global revenue. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UK Online Safety Act 2023 have?
UK Online Safety Act 2023 has 5 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Children (1 controls), Enforcement (1 controls), Illegal Content (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UK Online Safety Act 2023 map to?
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