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Ofcom Launches New Guidelines to Protect Women Online

2/25/2025

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Ofcom is taking a bold step to safeguard women and girls from online dangers, such as harassment and intimate image abuse. Their new guidance emphasizes the use of hash-matching technology to identify harmful content and encourages tech platforms to adopt a "safety by design" mindset. With the Online Safety Act enforcement starting next month, full compliance is anticipated by 2027.

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Story summary

Ofcom is taking a bold step to safeguard women and girls from online dangers, such as harassment and intimate image abuse. Their new guidance emphasizes the use of hash-matching technology to identify harmful content and encourages tech platforms to adopt a "safety by design" mindset. With the Online Safety Act enforcement starting next month, full compliance is anticipated by 2027.