Ofcom's approach to implementing the Online Safety Act
Published: 26 October 2023
Last updated: 8 May 2026
Our plans for putting online safety laws into practice, and what we expect from tech firms.
Important dates for Online Safety compliance
Published: 17 October 2024
Last updated: 8 May 2026
The Online Safety Act makes companies that operate a wide range of online services legally responsible for keeping people safe online.
Investigation into whether First Time Videos LLC has failed to comply with the Online Safety Act 2023
Published: 10 June 2025
Last updated: 31 March 2026
We are investigating whether First Time Videos LLC has failed/is failing to comply with its duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 to protect children from encountering pornographic content through the use of highly effective age assurance.
Online safety industry bulletin - March 2026
Published: 17 March 2026
Last updated: 24 March 2026
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.
Duty to report child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) content: know the rules and how to comply
Published: 12 March 2026
Last updated: 13 March 2026
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.
Ofcom investigates online forums hosting image-based sexual abuse
Published: 6 March 2026
Last updated: 11 March 2026
Ofcom has today launched an investigation into whether the provider of two online image boards has failed to comply with duties to protect people in the UK from illegal content.
Proving age to access online pornography
Published: 12 February 2026
Ofcom has commissioned a survey of UK internet users aged 16+ who self‑report having accessed pornographic content online, to understand how they access such content and their past experiences with age checks.
Age checks: Why their placement matters in pornography
Published: 14 January 2026
This blog outlines where we consider to be the safest (and compliant) placement of an age check on pornography sites.
‘Adults Only’: what to do if your online service allows pornography
Published: 16 July 2024
Last updated: 13 January 2026
If you allow pornography on your online service, this page is for you. It explains what you need to know about the Online Safety Act and what you need to check to ensure you follow the rules.
File-storage and file-sharing: know the online safety risks, the rules, and how to comply
Published: 21 November 2025
Last updated: 10 December 2025
Guidance for the file-storage and file-sharing industries on how the Online Safety Act applies to these services, the risks file-storage and file-sharing could present to users, and what to do to comply with the rules.