The regulator has published its latest draft code of practice on how social media sites must protect children under the Online Safety Act.
Tech firms must find ways to stop children accessing harmful content on the internet, Ofcom has said
Ofcom, as the new regulator for the sector, has published a range of draft codes of practice in recent months, setting out how platforms should handle different types of content, ahead of the new rules beginning to come into full force, which is expected towards the end of this year. The draft codes also require firms to have content moderation systems and processes in place, and ensure that swift action is taken against harmful content, with search engines expected to have a “safe search” option for use by children.
Sir Peter Wanless, chief executive of children’s charity, the NSPCC, said the draft code was a “welcome step in the right direction” towards protecting children online. “We look forward to engaging with Ofcom’s consultation and will share our safeguarding and child safety expertise to ensure that the voices and experiences of children and young people are central to decision-making and the final version of the code.”
“It’s over six years since Molly’s death, but the reality is that very little has yet changed. In some respects, the risks for teens have actually got worse.
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