It also opens the door to real-world consequences beyond monetary fines.
What is the Online Safety Bill?
The Online Safety Bill is the UK’s landmark piece of internet safety legislation.
What will happen to tech companies that fail to comply?
It will also have the power to block sites and services.
This could lead to prosecution and jail sentences of up to two years.
When was the bill introduced and how far along is it?
It also swept up the UK’s previous failed attempt to bring in age verification to access porn sites.
The bill is just concluding its passage through the House of Commons.
What criticisms has the bill faced?
Ofcom will ensure platforms are upholding their terms of service.
Child safety groups opposed this amendment, claiming that it watered down the bill.
Meanwhile, concerns over censorship continue.
Tech companies would be required to proactively prevent users from seeing this content.
There has also been tension between digital rights groups and child safety groups over the topic of encryption.
