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EU KIDS Act: Europe's plan to strengthen child online safety
The European Commission has proposed the EU KIDS Act, a comprehensive regulatory framework establishing a minimum age of 15 for social media access and mandating safety-by-design principles for digital services accessible to minors. This analysis explores how the Act's four pillars compare with the UK's Online Safety Act, examines its relationship with existing EU digital regulations including the DSA and upcoming Digital Fairness Act, and outlines the practical compliance implications for platforms operati
European Union Media & IT
TLT
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Hillsborough Law – Code Of Ethical Conduct – Are You Ready?
Central government is proposing a six-month implementation window for public authorities to comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct requirements under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, commonly known as Hillsborough Law. With Royal Assent expected in late 2026 or early 2027, authorities face significant pressure to review existing codes, secure governance approvals, and embed cultural changes across their organizations. The question is whether this timeline is realistic given the scope of work requir
United Kingdom Government
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Weightmans
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Children's Online Safety: A New Term With More Responsibilities Than Ever
The UK government is introducing sweeping new legislation requiring tech platforms to build device-level protections for children and prevent apps from enabling access to or sharing of nudity. With social media bans on track for spring 2027, strengthened Ofcom codes mandating hash-matching technology, and expanded ICO enforcement, these four major developments are fundamentally reshaping how children interact with the digital world.
United Kingdom Media & IT
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Lewis Silkin
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