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Ofcom has announced that it is investigating an online suicide forum, which remains unnamed due to its sensitive nature, to determine if the service provider has failed to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA). This is the first investigation of its kind under the new laws. The investigation seeks to determine if the forum's provider has failed to implement necessary safety measures to protect UK users from illegal content, complete a proper illegal harms risk assessment, and respond adequately to statutory information requests. If found non-compliant, Ofcom can issue a provisional notice of contravention, allowing the provider to respond before a final decision is made.
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