Charity Calls for Stronger Online Safety Laws for Children

In the UK, the Molly Rose Foundation has called for a revision of the Online Safety Act, emphasizing the need for stronger regulations to protect children from online risks. The charity criticized Ofcom's current enforcement approach as overly cautious and ineffective, citing structural weaknesses in the legislation. The charity proposes that technology firms should have a new duty of candour, mandating transparency in disclosing harmful content to regulators. As the implementation of the Act approaches next year, overwhelming public support exists for its strengthening, with significant percentages of parents and adults backing this initiative. Officials, including Technology Secretary Mr. Kyle, recognize the necessity of reinforcing the Act and injecting new data laws to enhance online safety research. The government is committed to ensuring that tech companies fulfill their responsibilities and will actively monitor their compliance once the new regulations take effect in December.