Organisations face fines of up to 10% of annual global turnover or £18 million (whichever the greater) for failure to comply.
On 15 December 2020, the UK government published its full response to the Online Harms White...more
2/24/2021
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Duty of Care ,
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Instant Messaging Apps ,
OFCOM ,
Online Platforms ,
Proportionality ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk-Based Approaches ,
Search Engines ,
Social Networks ,
UK ,
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Delicate balance required, as regulators and lobbyist warn of the risks of over-regulation while research indicates users seek greater protection.
Both the ICO and the outgoing Chief Executive of Ofcom have sounded a...more
UK publishes White Paper with hard-hitting regulatory proposals to tackle online harms.
On 8 April 2019, the Home Office and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published an “Online Harms White Paper”,...more
4/11/2019
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Civil Liability ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Criminal Liability ,
Duty of Care ,
E-Commerce ,
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Exploitation ,
Online Platforms ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Social Networks ,
Terrorist Threats ,
UK ,
UK Data Protection Act ,
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