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Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill
The Chief Executive of Ofcom, Dame Melanie Dawes, told BBC Radio 5 Live that companies could face fines from the regulator if they did not comply with the new Online Safety Act. Social networking services such as Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp will have three months from when the guidance is finalised to carry out risk assessments and make relevant changes to safeguard users. Platforms will also need to show they are committed to removing illegal content including child sexual abuse, promotion of self-harm and animal cruelty.
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