Protecting children from harms online

This consultation focuses on Ofcom’s proposals for how internet services that enable the sharing of user-generated content ('user-to-user services') and search services should approach their new duties relating to content that is harmful to children.

This consultation covers

• How to assess if your service is likely to be accessed by children
• The causes and impacts of harms to children
• How services should assess and mitigate the risks of harms to children

The IET Board of Trustees has decided to respond to the following consultation and will accept responses from IET members including Member, Fellow, Honorary Fellow, Student, and Associate. Please provide your membership number with your consultation response.

The IET is seeking to respond to the consultation and would welcome your views and comments on the questions posed.

This consultation is now closed for comments.