Ofcom cracks on with online safety role, kids first

Ofcom has made a flying start as the UK’s official online safety regulator, launching its first consultation and focusing in on one of the least controversial elements of its role – the protection of children.
The UK telecoms regulator was granted new powers under the Online Safety Act, which became law a fortnight ago. Technically, it has the right to issue hefty fines and other sanctions on companies – big tech firms, social media platforms and so forth – that fail to p