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Why was the Online Safety Act created?
The Online Safety Act was created to make the UK a safer place to be online, particularly for children. It places a legal duty of care on social media companies and other online platforms to protect users from illegal and harmful content. The Act aims to tackle issues like child sexual abuse material, terrorism content, and content promoting self-harm, giving Ofcom powers to enforce these new rules.
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