Under the Online Safety Bill, the British government can compel social media platforms to quickly remove illegal online content and enforce age verification measures, among other powers. If firms do not comply, its media regulator can issue penalties of up to £18 million or 10 per cent of their annual global revenue. The bill, which the U.K. government says will become law “soon,” also includes anti-fraud laws and protection against the sharing of non-consensual sharing of intimate images. (The Logic)
In-depth, agenda-setting reporting
Great journalism delivered straight to your inbox.
News
‘I became a target’: Pioneering misinformation researcher says Harvard let her go to appease Meta
Briefing
U.S. announces rules restricting Chinese EV parts
Hut 8, US Bitcoin close merger
Limiting global warming to 1.5 C still possible, says Guilbeault at COP28
Best business newsletter in Canada
Get up to speed in minutes with insights and analysis on the most important stories of the day, every weekday.
Exclusive events
See the bigger picture with reporters and industry experts in subscriber-exclusive events.
Membership in The Logic Council
Membership provides access to our popular Slack channel, participation in subscriber surveys and invitations to exclusive events with our journalists and special guests.
