Online safety and competition in digital markets: a joint statement between the CMA and OFCOM (2022)

A statement from the Competition and Markets Authority and OFCOM

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 25 August 2022

• Category: Ad hoc research
• Original publisher: Competition and Markets Authority, Ofcom
• Research area: Advertising and marketing, Future connectivity and internet, Media and entertainment, Technology
• Research topic: Adtech, Digital economy, Digital transformation, Privacy enhancing technology, Safety and harms, Social media and instant messaging
• Research publish date: 14 June 2022

Abstract

This joint statement sets out the CMA and Ofcom’s shared views on the interactions between competition and online safety.

The statement covers why safety and competition concerns arise online and why these issues can sometimes interact in digital markets as well as how competition and online safety interventions may interact and the implications for how we approach policy design. It also addresses how the CMA and Ofcom will take account of these interactions as we continue to collaborate and deliver coherent regulation in digital markets

The CMA and Ofcom will continue to engage proactively on these important issues, including through the work of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF).

Citation

Online safety and competition in digital markets: a joint statement between the CMA and Ofcom (2022). [online] Available at: Online safety and competition in digital markets: a joint statement between the CMA and Ofcom (2022) [Accessed 23 August 2022]

Link

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cma-ofcom-joint-statement-on-online-safety-and-competition/online-safety-and-competition-in-digital-markets-a-joint-statement-between-the-cma-and-ofcom

Published 25 August 2022