Despite repeated rallying cries from policymakers, the US is unlikely to pass online safety legislation during the remaining days of this Congress
Event debrief: Ofcom’s Online Safety series
As Ofcom in the UK becomes the latest regulator tasked with enforcing online safety laws, we joined its workshop series on implementing the Online Safety Act
Social media platforms under the spotlight in Australia
With scams becoming more prevalent across multiple channels, protecting individuals from emotional and financial harm is high on the policy agenda
Tackling digital harms and enhancing online safety in New Zealand
Platforms should look to go beyond what the new code of practice expects, although this may not be enough to silence calls for stronger measures
Big Tech signs up to disinformation Code of conduct in Australia
After a clash with Government on how to pay for news, online platforms are willing to play ball on tackling disinformation
Twitter tests a community-based tool to tackle disinformation
FCC to follow President Trump’s executive order to regulate social media
European Commission to move away from self-regulation when it comes to disinformation
The EC found shortcomings in the Code of Practice on Disinformation, and will publish regulatory proposals by the end of 2020.
European Commission requires Big Tech to report monthly on disinformation
The EC will seek to expand the reporting programme to platforms such as WhatsApp and TikTok not currently signed up to the Code of Conduct.
US President issues Executive Order to regulate social media platforms
Donald Trump reacted after Twitter fact-checked his posts, with an order directing the FCC to regulate social media platforms.
