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Ofcom

Office of Communications

RegulatorDSITUK-wide
Predicted direction
the Online safety regime
Likely to tighten

Consistent with their tightening trajectory on online safety and the current pipeline.

77%
confidence
9 sources
Regulatory postureupdated just now

On a tightening trajectory across telecoms.

EasingOnline safetyLow confidence

Recent decisions have narrowed scope and reduced online safety burden.

TighteningTelecomsMedium confidence

Recent guidance and enforcement point to a firmer telecoms regime.

Synthesis is AI-generated; every assertion links to primary sources.

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Detailsupdated yesterday
CategoryRegulator
SponsorDSIT
NationUK-wide
FundingLevy-funded
IndependenceStatutory independence
Last engaged3 days ago
Remit
Online safetyTelecoms
Use this entity
Powers
Basisthe Online safety Act
Enforcement tools
  • —Civil penalties up to 10% of global turnover
  • —Enforcement and information notices
  • —Statutory investigation powers
Leadership
ChairSusan Pennington
Chief ExecutiveRaymond Doyle
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