In a historic move, the Online Safety Act has received Royal Assent today, marking a significant step towards enhancing internet safety and individual choice. The legislation introduces groundbreaking legal obligations on social media platforms, emphasising a zero-tolerance stance on online harm, especially for children.
The Act places the onus on tech companies to swiftly remove illegal content, ranging from terrorism to revenge pornography, with potential fines reaching into the billions for non-compliance. Notably, leaders of these platforms could even face imprisonment if they fail to meet the mandated requirements to protect children.
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