LONDON — Technology giants could face “significant” fines if they don’t comply with the U.K.‘s internet safety regulations, which are set to enter into force in two months’ time, the British media regulator Ofcom warned Thursday.
The Online Safety Act includes sweeping new rules that will force large tech firms to do more to combat illegal content online. Over the past six months, Ofcom has consulted on its codes and guidance for illegal harms, pornography age verification and children’s safety.
The watchdog said it submitted its advice to the government on which services it would look to subject to additional duties based on certain thresholds. Ofcom has also spoken with tech firms, including some of the largest platforms, about what they will need to do next year.
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