The UK amends its Online Safety Bill, requiring higher age verification standards for porn sites and holding executives personally responsible for child safety
Britain said on Friday it had tightened protections in its Online Safety Bill that will prevent children from viewing pornography …
Importantly, on age verification for porn, a much clearer, outcome-based definition, and for this high-bar to be applied to the whole internet. “... it is highly effective at correctly determining whether or not a particular user is a child.” https://bills.parliament.uk/ ... 2/4 …
The UK made last-minute amendments toughening up its sweeping, long-awaited Online Safety Bill following scrutiny in Parliament's upper chamber https://www.bloomberg.com/... via @technology @BloombergUK @TW_Seal @alexwickham
I posted what Apple said about the bill, here is the government's opinion. I like to post both sides whenever possible & let you make your own decision. Online Safety Bill bolstered to better protect children and empower adults - https://gov.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/...
These measures had support from four corners of @UKHouseofLords. They will be widely welcomed by stakeholders, parents and many internet companies who want to see a safer internet for children. Well done to @RishiSunak @10DowningStreet for getting this over the line. 3/4 [image]
Govt tabled amendments tonight to #onlinesafetybill that will massively improve the safety of children. Huge thanks to @michelledonelan @paulscullymp Lord Parkinson and all @Ofcom @SciTechgovuk @DCMS officials working so hard to make it happen. https://bills.parliament.uk/ ... 1/…
There are still some details to understand and loose ends to tie down, but this provides a solid foundation for finalising this important bill. 4/4 [image]