Digital regulation
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Ofcom’s Landmark £950,000 Fine: A Stress Test for the Online Safety Act
On May 13, 2026, the UK regulator Ofcom issued its first major fine under the Online Safety Act, targeting a US-based suicide forum linked to over 160 deaths.
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Australia’s Bold Social Media Ban: Under-16s Blocked from Major Platforms in World-First Move
Australia is set to enforce a pioneering law banning children under 16 from creating accounts on nine leading social media platforms, igniting global debate over youth safety, privacy, and digital freedom.