Online safety

Giving the kids tech for Christmas? This explainer helps you navigate getting them online and keeping them safe from inappropriate content

As of 25 July 2025, all sites and apps that allow pornography will need to have strong age checks in place, to make sure children can’t access that or other harmful content.

If you, or someone you know, are suffering domestic abuse, harassment or violence, it’s important to think about the security and accessibility of your telecoms services and the costs relating to them.

As we move into 2026, we continue to see action taken in response to the Online Safety Act, including more services introducing age checks across social media, dating, gaming and messaging, alongside ongoing enforcement activity where services fall short.

Guidance on the duty for service providers to report child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) content under the Online Safety Act, and what to do to comply.

Guidance and resources on carrying out a children's risk assessment and putting in place protections under the safety and related duties.