After Belfast riots, UK reminds social platforms they're obligated to remove hateful content
Engadget · 2 min read · policy
Ofcom reminded UK social platforms of their legal obligation under the Online Safety Act 2023 to assess and mitigate risks of illegal activity, including content that stirs up hatred or provokes violence. The letter followed civil unrest in Belfast where far-right figures spread anti-immigrant content on social media.
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