British tech firms must now have crisis response plans for surges in illegal online content, following the 2024 Southport riots. Regulator Ofcom announced strengthened rules requiring platforms to deploy temporary teams and boost moderation during emergencies. Larger platforms will also establish dedicated communication channels for law enforcement, ensuring swift action against content fueling unrest.

LONDON, June 9 : Tech firms in Britain will need to have plans to respond to surges in illegal content during crises such as the 2024 Southport riots which threaten public safety…

British tech firms must now have crisis response plans for surges in illegal online content, following the 2024 Southport riots. Regulator Ofcom announced strengthened rules…

Ofcom says it has beefed up rules on how platforms must respond to ‘spikes in illegal content during a crisis’

Ofcom move follows concerns about misinformation and online claims over police response to Henry Nowak killing

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOfcom has strengthened its online safety…

Technology secretary Liz Kendall has unveiled plans to amend online safety laws to allow regulator Ofcom to impose a crackdown at times of heightened social and political tension.

Social media companies will be forced to take quicker action to stop users inciting violence and disorder on their platforms under changes to the UK’s online safety laws