Ofcom opens investigations into nine online service providers
10/06/2025 | Ofcom
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has announced that it is to investigate the online discussion board 4chan, adult services provider First Time Videos, and seven other file-sharing services for compliance with the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA).
The investigations cover a range of OSA violations, including allegations of child sexual abuse material on file-sharing services and whether appropriate safety measures are in place to protect children from illegal content and noncompliant age verification.
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