Tech firms face fines for harmful videos from regulator Ofcom
The government is considering giving powers to fine video-sharing apps and websites to the UK's media regulator.
Even then, it would only be an interim measure until a separate online harms regulator was appointed at a later date. "If the UK leaves the European Union without a deal, we will not be bound to transpose the AVMSD into UK law."Ofcom has said that it is ready to adopt the powers. "We also support plans to go further and legislate for a wider set of protections, including a duty of care for online companies towards their users."TechUK - the industry group that represents the sector - said it was looking into the development.
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