UK communications regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok's child safety measures, focusing on the platform's age verification checks and systems designed to protect young users. The probe comes amid growing scrutiny over online safety and compliance with the UK's digital regulations.

UK regulator to examine age checks & safety systems

Protecting children from pornographic content is a universal priority. But experts are warning that it could lead to 'normalised mass surveillance'. 

Age verification for porn site access is coming to 14 million UK users next week. But there is a problem...

Infant school children are increasingly getting online with greater autonomy, a recent study by Ofcom disclosed. The annual examination of children's digital engagement indicated a surge in the ownership of smartphones among 5 to 7-year-olds, with nearly a quarter of them possessing one.

Study finds 24pc of 5-7 year-olds own smartphones in UK

The media regulatory body Ofcom has conducted an analysis of six video-sharing platforms, including OnlyFans, Twitch, and Snapchat, revealing that many users would struggle to comprehend their terms and conditions.

Even adults find it hard to understand video-sharing platforms' rules often used by kids

Britain's lawmakers on Friday said that the Royal Mail has "systemically failed" to fulfil mail delivery requirements, as they appealed to regulator Ofcom to investigate the postal operator.

UK: Royal Mail ‘systemically failed’ to meet delivery requirement, say MPs

United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be authorising Office of Communications also known as Ofcom, which is the broadcasting watchdog of the country, to regulate Netflix in the wake of recently aired Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s controversial documentary, as per the report published in The Telegraph.

Rishi Sunak to pass law to regulate OTT platforms after release of 'Harry And Meghan' Documentary

Have you noticed the growing interconnection between devices we use. Almost every gadget now-a-days can be controlled through a virtual assistant but most of us do not understand this nor the UK watchdogs. British communicator regulator Ofcom says it is investigating big tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft, Google.

UK watchdog to investigate tech giants like Google, Amazon

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) to revoke its decision of fining Chinese broadcaster CGTN. Ofcom has imposed over $300,000 fine on CGTN.

China urges Ofcom to revoke fine on CGTN

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