Ofcom has already issued fines under the Online Safety Act, targeting platforms with missing risk assessments, weak age assurance, or poor record-keeping. The enforcement cases below show exactly which types of companies are already in scope.
Enforcement is no longer theoretical. The clock is ticking. The UK Online Safety Act (OSA) has officially moved from legislation to execution. Ofcom, the appointed regulator, is gearing up to enforce compliance — and platforms that aren't ready could face fines of up to £18 million or 10% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher), service restrictions, and even criminal liability for senior managers.