Ofcom have published their draft guidance for providers setting out how they can take action against harmful content and activity that disproportionately affects women and girls.
The article from techUK discusses Ofcom's draft guidance aimed at enhancing online safety for women and girls, as part of the broader Online Safety Act. The guidance focuses on addressing the disproportionate risks and harms faced by women and girls online, including sexual harassment, abuse, and misogynistic content. It outlines how online platforms should mitigate these risks through better content moderation, user reporting mechanisms, and the implementation of safety technologies. The draft emphasizes the need for platforms to be proactive in identifying and removing harmful content, ensuring that women and girls can participate safely in online spaces. Additionally, it calls for transparency in how platforms manage these issues and encourages collaboration between tech companies, regulators, and civil society to foster a safer digital environment. The consultation on this guidance was open for feedback until 13th December 2023, highlighting the urgency and importance of these measures.
Politics & Government 
Fri, March 7, 2025
