UK Online Safety Act News

Telegram Lawyer Says Investigation Into CEO Durov Is ‘Absurd’

A lawyer for Telegram boss Pavel Durov, who is the target of an unprecedented investigation in France, said on Thursday it was “absurd” to suggest the head of a social network was responsible for any criminal acts committed on the …

UK Revisits Social Media Regulation After Far-Right Riots

The British government is considering changes to the Online Safety Act designed to regulate social media companies, following a week of racist rioting driven by false information online. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The act, passed in October but not set to …