UK Online Safety Act 2023 Amendment

UK New Legislation

Published January 1st, 2026

Detected March 7th, 2026

Summary

A UK statutory instrument has amended the Online Safety Act 2023, introducing changes to the regulatory framework for online platforms. The specific details of the amendments are available in the latest revised version of the legislation.

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What changed

This statutory instrument amends the Online Safety Act 2023, updating the regulatory framework governing online platforms in the UK. The document indicates that the legislation is available in revised, original English, and original Welsh versions, with the revised version incorporating subsequent changes. The effective date for these amendments is January 1, 2026.

Online platforms and telecommunications firms operating in the UK must review the updated legislation to ensure compliance with any new or revised obligations. While specific details of the amendments are not provided in this summary, the substantive changes necessitate a thorough review of operational policies and technical measures related to online safety. Failure to comply with the amended Act could result in regulatory action.

What to do next

Review the amended Online Safety Act 2023 for specific changes.
Update internal policies and procedures to align with new requirements.
Ensure technical measures are compliant with the revised legislation.

Source document (simplified)

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised): The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. The revised version is currently only available in English.

Original (As Enacted or Made) - English: The original English language version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Original (As Enacted or Made) - Welsh: The original Welsh language version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.