Join Wilson Sonsini's European data regulatory team for insights on the UK's Online Safety Bill and what it means for providers of online platforms.
The Online Safety Bill ("OSB"' or "Bill") passed its final reading in the UK's Parliament in September 2023. The Bill will become law in the coming weeks, ushering in a new era for the regulation of digital services in the UK. For online platforms and search services operating in the UK market, regardless of where they are established, the OSB will introduce proactive content risk assessment and mitigation duties oriented at protecting users, and children in particular. The Bill has attracted considerable media attention due to its anticipated impact on the operation of online services in the UK, and the potential for it to interfere with freedom of speech.
Providers whose services fall within the scope of the legislation will be required to comply with many new requirements, the most burdensome of which relate to the protection of children, the completion of risk assessments, and the removal of illegal content.
Items that will be covered during the webinar include:
Kaela Japson
kjapson@wsgr.comTom Evans is Of Counsel in the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (UK) LLP, where his practice focuses on providing clear and business-focused advice to clients on digital regulatory issues.
Laura De Boel is a partner in the Brussels office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she is a member of the privacy and cybersecurity practice. She assists clients on all matters related to EU data regulations including: