UK law Ofcom investigates Duplanto Ltd under online safety age check rules Ofcom has announced that it is investigating Duplanto Ltd, which runs a porn site, in relation to the age-check requirements under the Online Safety Act. Since 25 July, sites that allow users to upload pornographic content have been required to use highly effective…
UK law 4chan says it won’t comply with the Online Safety Act 2023 Back in June, we reported that Ofcom had opened formal investigations into various companies under the Online Safety Act 2023, including the online discussion board 4chan. This month, it issued 4chan with “a provisional notice of contravention” for failing to comply with…
The digital realm is built on earth, steel, and wires. Behind every byte lies a network of warehouses drawing power, cooling systems consuming water, and land once belonging to local communities. As AI expands, so do its environmental demands. Can the drive for technological innovation align with the fight for environmental justice? Host Mauricio Figueroa…
The legal profession has long recognised the value of accreditation — a visible marker of expertise, credibility, and commitment. As the landscape of tech law continues to evolve, so too must the ways in which we recognise and support those working at its forefront. That’s why SCL is proud to relaunch the SCL Accredited IT…
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UK law MPs warn online safety regime unable to tackle the spread of misinformation and cannot keep users safe online The House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee has issued a report welcoming the Online Safety Act 2023 as a first step but warning that far more must be done to tackle online…
The legal profession has long recognised the value of accreditation — a visible marker of expertise, credibility, and commitment. As the landscape of tech law continues to evolve, so too must the ways in which we recognise and support those working at its forefront. That’s why SCL is proud to relaunch the SCL Accredited IT…
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Ofcom has published its long-expected consultation on additional measures that it recommends U2U platforms and search engines should implement to fulfil their duties under the Online Safety Act. The focus, this time, is almost entirely on proactive technology: automated systems intended to detect particular kinds of illegal content and content harmful to children, with a view to…
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UK law Law Commission reviews law relating to liability for defective products The Law Commission of England and Wales has announced that it is going to review the law on product liability. It has been nearly 40 years since the Consumer Protection Act 1987 came into being. It was intended to give consumers a straightforward…
UK law Online Safety Super-Complaints (Eligibility and Procedural Matters) Regulations 2025 made The Online Safety Super-Complaints (Eligibility and Procedural Matters) Regulations 2025 SI 2025/919 have been made. They set out the criteria that an entity must meet to be an “eligible entity” for this purpose and contain provision about procedural matters relating to such complaints….
The Online Safety Act has been receiving a lot of media attention this week as the age verification requirements and duty to protect children have come into force. In addition Australia has announced that it is planning to ban the under 16s from having accounts on Youtube. Alongside this, the European Commission has also issued…
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