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Online Safety Act: explainer

Explainer on what the Online Safety Act 2023 does and how it protects people from harmful content online.

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Details

This explainer sets out details on:

  • how the Act protects users from harmful content online
  • who the Act applies to and how it is being implemented
  • the new offences the Act has introduced and the types of content that the Act tackles
  • how the Act ensures age-appropriate experiences for children online, and gives adults more control over the content they see
  • how the Act will be enforced and tackles harmful algorithms
  • how the Act protects women and girls

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Published 8 May 2024

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