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UK Online Safety Act rollout is on track, minister says, but 'gaps' might appear

By Patricia Figueiredo ( June 25, 2025, 12:53 GMT | Insight) -- Implementation of the UK's online safety law is going to plan, a government minister insisted today, while reiterating that online platforms could see further measures to plug any gaps that are found. Feryal Clark responded to lawmakers' concerns that the government was prioritizing legal defensibility over keeping children safe online. Platforms are bracing for additional child-protection duties under the Online Safety Act to kick in on July 25.Implementation of the UK's online safety law is going to plan, a government minister insisted today, while reiterating that online platforms could see further measures to plug any gaps that are found, notably over the protection of children.  ...

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