UK Tech Firms Must Plan for Illegal Content Spikes During Crises, Regulator Says

A UK watchdog has stated that tech firms must have plans in place to manage spikes in illegal content during crises, citing events like the Southport incident. Companies are expected to proactively address the spread of harmful material.

9 Jun, 12:09 — 9 Jun, 12:09

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Tech firms must act to stop spread of illegal content in a crisis, watchdog says

Ofcom says it has beefed up rules on how platforms must respond to ‘spikes in illegal content during a crisis’

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Tech firms must act to stop spread of illegal content in a crisis, watchdog says

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