UK’s Ofcom faces Online Safety Act info demand from Children’s Commissioner
By Imogen Howse ( September 1, 2026, 16:25 GMT | Insight) -- The UK’s online safety watchdog is facing an information demand after refusing the Children’s Commissioner access to platforms' child-risk assessments. Rachel de Souza said on Tuesday that she planned to use her statutory powers to obtain the assessments from Ofcom during the first session of an inquiry into the Online Safety Act’s effectiveness. She also told the committee that children believe the act has made "no difference" to their online experiences.Ofcom, the UK’s online safety watchdog, is facing an information demand from Rachel de Souza, the country's Children’s Commissioner, after refusing her access to online platforms’ child-risk assessments....
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