In late 2023, the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force alongside the passage of the UK’s OSA, signalling a significant shift in how digital intermediaries are regulated across Europe. US state and federal regulators are also focusing on children’s safety.
We are supporting clients with the OSA and monitoring key guidance and codes as they emerge. With our network of specialists in the US, EU and Asia we are also helping clients understand how the UK’s OSA compares with similar laws being enacted or considered in other countries, and in formulating global strategies.
The OSA takes a systemic approach to tackling illegal content, content that is harmful to children (but not necessarily illegal), and fraudulent advertising online (in respect of high risk, high reach services) by imposing duties aimed at requiring regulated online services to reduce the risk of that content being encountered by the user of the online service.
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