Ofcom hits suicide forum with record £950K Online Safety Act fine
- Source
- Reuters
- Time
- 12:02 PM
- Weight
- 94/100
The UK media regulator Ofcom has issued a record fine of £950,000 against an online forum dedicated to suicide and self-harm for failing to comply with the country’s Online Safety Act. The regulator found that the platform had not implemented adequate age-verification measures, allowing minors to access harmful content that encouraged self-destructive behavior.
This action represents a major enforcement milestone under the new legislation, which aims to hold digital platforms accountable for user safety and the protection of minors. Ofcom's investigation revealed that the site failed to mitigate risks despite being notified of its non-compliance regarding child safety duties.