UK Online Safety Act will be revised

Significance

The digital regulation, which is set to come into full force in 2025, has faced scrutiny over its enforcement capacity and ability to tackle misinformation effectively.

Impacts

• The pressure on the government from civil society organisations and digital experts to address the OSA’s loopholes will likely increase.
• In the short term, Ofcom will look to develop strategies for targeting ‘legal but harmful’ content within the existing legal framework.
• As the OSA expands, it will likely be subject to more scrutiny for its potential impact on online freedom of speech.