An in-depth and practical guide to The Online Safety Act 2023, and the new regime that now requires platforms to introduce extensive measures in relation to certain types of online content.

The book covers a wide range of issues, including:

- The context that led to the enactment of the Online Safety Act 2023
- Pre-Act positions regarding platform liability, and changes implemented by the Act, in particular the onus placed on platforms to take proactive steps regarding certain types of content
- The services affected by the Act, such as user-to-user services and search services
- Key obligations to which platforms will be subject and how these are likely to apply in practice
- The role of Ofcom as the principal regulator of the Act, including key elements of the guidance
- The consequences of non-compliance and details of the new criminal offences created by the Act

The book also considers areas of concern not covered by the Online Safety Act, such as mis- and disinformation. Insightful commentary on how the Act may affect the online world includes its interaction with technological developments such as Generative AI. Written by an expert author team, this is an invaluable guide for legal professionals to one of the most radical pieces of UK legislation enacted in recent years.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Cyber Law online service.