Is Your Business Compliant With The UK Online Safety Act?
UK Online Safety Act
The UK Online Safety Act 2023 introduces new legal responsibilities for businesses operating online services, aiming to protect users, especially children, from harmful content. Non-compliance can result in substantial fines or other penalties. (GOV.UK)
If your company provides online platforms such as websites, apps, social media services, or online forums accessible to UK users, these regulations likely apply to you, regardless of where your business is based. (www.ofcom.org.uk)
2 Million
UK Businesses Need To Take Action To Comply
95%
Will Be Compliant Following A Risk Assessment
100%
Of UK Online Businesses need a documented risk assessment
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failing to comply with the UK Online Safety Act can have serious consequences, including:
- Fines of up to £18 million or 10% of global turnover.
- Company directors can be held criminally liable.
- Online services may face suspension within the UK.
- Reputational damage and loss of trust.
£18 Million Fine / 10% Turnover
Operational Restrictions
Criminal Liability
Reputational damage
What You Need To Do Now!
Don't risk non-compliance. The first set of duties under the Act is already in force, with additional requirements coming into effect throughout 2025. It's crucial to act now to ensure your business meets these obligations. (www.ofcom.org.uk)
Many small businesses are already compliant but need to formalise these steps to avoid penalties. By April 2025, online businesses serving the UK must ensure the following actions are completed
- Conduct and document a detailed risk assessment.
- Ensure existing safety measures are aligned with the Act.
How We Can Help You
Our service is tailored for small businesses that want to ensure compliance with minimal cost and effort. We will …
Risk Assessment
Carry out the required risk assessment.
Expert Advice
Advise on actions required to gain compliance.
Document
Provide your completed compliance document.
Updates
Provide updates if your services or the legislation changes.
FAQ’s
We provide a risk assessment and documentation record to ensure your business is fully compliant with the UK Online Safety Act.
Compliance with the UK Online Safety Act is a legal requirement for any online business with users from the UK. Compliance with the act protects your users and shields your business from financial penalties and reputational damage.
We have helped hundreds of small businesses comply with the UK Online Safety Act. We have a specialist team of consultants with many years of experience in online safety legislation.
We provide guidance and ongoing support if your business operations evolve. We will conduct a new risk assessment and supply an updated compliance document.
Small businesses are often already compliant but must carry out the risk assessment and document their efforts to meet the law’s requirements and avoid penalties.
Our risk assessment and compliance report is free for a very limited time. After this offer period, prices will range from £100 to £500.
Most risk assessments and compliance documentation are completed within 1 day. More complex assessments can take up to 1 week.
We monitor updates to the law and will notify you and help you adapt to ensure continued compliance.
We’ll work with you to identify what you need to do to become compliant. For small businesses with limited user-generated content, the changes are usually minor.
Yes, our team is available to answer your questions. Contact us now.
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