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Online Safety Act inquiry launched by Committee
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Fusion42 · 27 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
UK Parliament's Communications and Digital Committee has launched an inquiry into the Online Safety Act 2023, examining Ofcom's implementation and enforcement and whether legislative gaps are preventing the regime from working effectively. Written submissions are due by 7 September 2026.
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Ofcom's three-year enforcement record is under parliamentary review, and the committee will recommend either legislative tightening or enforcement escalation by early 2027. If you operate content moderation, age verification, or harm detection systems for UK platforms, Parliament is about to define what 'effective' looks like—and platforms will need to upgrade to prove compliance.
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