UK children see as much harm online as before platform safety duties, Ofcom says
By Imogen Howse ( October 22, 2026, 13:22 GMT | Insight) -- Children’s reported exposure to harmful content online showed no significant overall change over the first nine months after platforms were subjected to new child safety duties, regulator Ofcom said in a report published Thursday. The online safety watchdog said platforms should face stronger duties on content promoting depression or stigmatizing body types, recommending both be added to the Online Safety Act's "priority content" list.British children’s reported exposure to harmful content online showed no significant overall change in the first nine months after platforms were made subject to new child safety duties, the UK's communications regulator said Thursday....
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