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Google says takedown, appeals systems adjusted in prep for UK online safety law

By Patricia Figueiredo ( February 25, 2025, 15:52 GMT | Insight) -- Google has implemented adjustments to its systems for illegal content takedowns and appeals in an effort to adhere to the UK Online Safety Act, which national regulator Ofcom will be able to enforce from next month, according to the US tech giant's managing director for trust and safety in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Amanda Storey told UK lawmakers today that Google is compliant “in some areas” and is making “enhancements” in others.Google has implemented adjustments to its systems for illegal content takedowns, for profile restrictions and for content-moderation appeals to prepare for compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act, an executive with the US tech giant told lawmakers today....

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