Online Safety

Ofcom’s online safety rules came into force on 25 July 2025, requiring technology firms to implement safety measures protecting children in the UK. Companies within the scope of the Online Safety Act are required to introduce age checks preventing children from accessing pornography and material that promotes or encourages suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. 

Read the news story: What are the new UK online safety rules and how will age checks on adult content be enforced?  

See also on NSPCC Learning 
> Preventing online harm and abuse