“A New Era in Online Safety?” New Law Journal
In an article published by New Law Journal, London Partners Lucy Blake and Joanna Ludlam, Special Counsel William Jones, and Associate Karam Jardaneh explore the far-reaching implications of the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023)—a transformative piece of legislation coming into effect in stages throughout 2025. The Act will redefine how online platforms must address illegal and harmful content, raising the bar for safety and accountability across the internet.
Friday 25 July 2025 marked a critical moment in the Act’s implementation, as key provisions, including child safety duties and enforcement guidance, began to take practical effect. It is arguably a moment of global reckoning for digital platforms and service providers: comply, adapt or face potentially grave consequences.
What follows is a practical breakdown of OSA 2023’s scope, compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms and the associated litigation risks—essentials for any legal adviser guiding global companies through this new regulatory terrain.
OSA 2023 represents a major shift in the regulation of online platforms—not just for the UK market, but for global companies operating within the UK’s jurisdiction. For legal practitioners advising multinational clients in technology, media, communications and compliance, OSA 2023 introduces a host of novel, high-stakes regulatory challenges that demand immediate attention.
The below article gives a practical breakdown of OSA 2023’s scope, compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms and the associated litigation risks—essentials for any legal adviser guiding global companies through this new regulatory terrain.
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In an article published by New Law Journal, London Partners Lucy Blake and Joanna Ludlam, Special Counsel William Jones, and Associate Karam Jardaneh explore the far-reaching implications of the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023)—a transformative piece of legislation coming into effect in stages throughout 2025. The Act will redefine how online platforms must address illegal and harmful content, raising the bar for safety and accountability across the internet.
Friday 25 July 2025 marked a critical moment in the Act’s implementation, as key provisions, including child safety duties and enforcement guidance, began to take practical effect. It is arguably a moment of global reckoning for digital platforms and service providers: comply, adapt or face potentially grave consequences.
What follows is a practical breakdown of OSA 2023’s scope, compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms and the associated litigation risks—essentials for any legal adviser guiding global companies through this new regulatory terrain.
OSA 2023 represents a major shift in the regulation of online platforms—not just for the UK market, but for global companies operating within the UK’s jurisdiction. For legal practitioners advising multinational clients in technology, media, communications and compliance, OSA 2023 introduces a host of novel, high-stakes regulatory challenges that demand immediate attention.
The below article gives a practical breakdown of OSA 2023’s scope, compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms and the associated litigation risks—essentials for any legal adviser guiding global companies through this new regulatory terrain.
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Related Locations
© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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