Britain calls it safety. It is censorship
Summary
The United Kingdom's Online Safety Act aims to protect children but has been criticized for enabling censorship, particularly on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). The law requires platforms to verify users' identities and remove harmful content, which some argue leads to increased state control and privacy risks. Similar legislation is being considered in other European countries under the guise of child safety.Key Facts
- The UK Online Safety Act took effect in late July 2025.
- Social media platforms, including X, have started hiding certain content in the UK.
- The law requires age and identity verification for online users.
- Ofcom, a UK regulatory body, can impose fines or block non-compliant platforms.
- The Wikimedia Foundation's legal challenge against strict categorization rules was dismissed.
- Age-verification systems used under the law pose risks to privacy and security.
- Recent data breaches have exposed sensitive user information linked to identity verification.
- Other EU countries are considering similar measures for online safety.
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