The Online Safety Act: Key issues, practical tips and next steps — Q&A event with Ofcom

The Online Safety Act is bringing significant changes to how online platforms must protect users, especially children. With key deadlines fast approaching, it's critical to understand what’s required.

These are five key 'takeaways' that we have highlighted from the discussion with Ofcom during the webinar -

• 2025 is the “Year of Action” for in scope entities.
• Assume you are in scope rather than not in scope and err on the side of caution.
• GenAI illegal content is still subject to the OSA (and other regulations across the UK and EU).
• Organisations are advised to transition to a culture where safety risk is considered and treated with the same importance as commercial risk.
• Proportionality is the golden thread that runs through the regulations.
• Action required from day 1, but Ofcom acknowledge that some measures may take time implement.  Expect all measures to be in place within 6 months.

Our experts are here to help you explore these details — for further advice, please reach out to John Brunning and Nicola Margiotta.