Disclosing meetings with US tech companies could harm UK-US ties, Ofcom says
By Patricia Figueiredo ( April 23, 2026, 12:19 GMT | Insight) -- The UK online safety regulator Ofcom has refused to disclose details of meetings with US tech companies, arguing that releasing the information could harm UK-US relations and undermine its ability to engage with American officials. The watchdog said on Tuesday that transparency arguments were outweighed by risks to international cooperation in response to a request made by MLex in February. The decision adds to ongoing disputes over Ofcom’s secrecy around Big Tech engagement, as US politicians criticize the UK’s online safety regime.The UK online safety regulator has argued that disclosing details of its engagement with US-based companies would be prejudicial to the UK’s interests abroad, and that it would likely have an impact on its ability to engage with US officials in the future....
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