Online Safety Act 2023 - Navigating the Evolving Legal Developments

Introduction

Is your organisation ready for the sweeping changes introduced by the Online Safety Act 2023?

This essential webinar breaks down the Act’s expanded scope, new obligations, and the enforcement powers now available to regulators. With over 100,000 online services expected to be affected - from social media and messaging apps to forums, marketplaces, and file-sharing platforms - staying informed is critical.

You will gain clear insights into the new duties of care for user-to-user platforms and search services, including obligations around illegal content removal, child protection, transparency, user empowerment, and freedom of expression. We’ll also examine recent regulatory actions by Ofcom and new criminal offences to help you identify emerging risks.

Don’t risk falling behind. Join us to understand what compliance now requires, how to close existing gaps, and what steps you can take to avoid sanctions while protecting users.Register now and get equipped to meet your legal obligations under the Online Safety Act.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Overview of the Online Safety Act 2023: Purpose of the Act and who it applies to
• Timeline for implementation and enforcement
• Key elements/obligations of the Act:
• Platform duties of care
• Child safety obligations and age assurance
• Illegal content requirements
• Transparency, accountability, and reporting
• End-to-end encryption and privacy considerations
• Freedom of expression and protections for journalists
• Enforcement and penalties
• Recent developments and case studies
• Practical guidance for compliance

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 13th January 2026

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