Guidance
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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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
Published 8 May 2024