British government is considering changes to the Online Safety Act

 

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UK mulls social media regulation

“The British government is considering changes to the Online Safety Act designed to regulate social media companies …

“The act, passed in October but not set to be enforced until early next year, allows the government to fine social media companies up to 10 per cent of global turnover if they are found in breach …

“At present, companies would only face a fine if they fail to police illegal content, such as incitements to violence or hate speech.

“Proposed changes could see Ofcom sanction companies if they allow ‘legal but harmful’ content such as misinformation to flourish …

“Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas Symonds said on Friday the government would revisit the law’s framework …”

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3273942/uk-mulls-social-media-regulation-after-days-far-right-riots