UK Compliance with the Online Safety Act 2023
At Image Angel, we are committed to helping online platforms meet the strict requirements set out by the UK Online Safety Act 2023. Our content guardianship tools and proactive safety features ensure platforms can manage, moderate, and protect against illegal content, keeping their services secure, compliant, and safe for all users.
Compliance with the Online Safety Act 2023
The UK Online Safety Act 2023 requires platforms to assess and manage the risks posed by illegal content and the facilitation of priority offenses. Image Angel provides essential support for regulated user-to-user services to ensure they meet the design and operational duties required under the Act.
Risk Mitigation and Content Guardianship
Under Section 9 of the Online Safety Act 2023, platforms must conduct illegal content risk assessments and take appropriate steps to mitigate the risks posed by illegal content. Image Angel helps platforms comply with these obligations through robust content guardianship technology that verifies ownership and authorization for uploaded content.
By proving guardianship, platforms can control the distribution of images, preventing unauthorized sharing, copyright infringement, non-consensual material, and other forms of illegal or harmful content. This proactive approach ensures that platforms can mitigate the risks of illegal content being shared or used to commit priority offenses.
Supporting Risk Assessments
As required by the Online Safety Act, platforms must regularly conduct illegal content risk assessments to identify and manage the following:
- The level of risk posed by illegal or harmful content.
- The potential for the service to be used to commit or facilitate priority offenses.
- The impact of content-sharing algorithms on user safety.
- How content might be quickly and widely disseminated across the platform.
Image Angel enables platforms to meet these risk assessment requirements by providing tools to monitor and control content flow, ensuring that only authorized content is distributed. This reduces the level of risk associated with both user-generated content and platform functionalities.
Keeping Assessments Up to Date
Platforms are required to keep their risk assessments up to date, particularly when there are changes to their services or when OFCOM updates their risk profiles. Image Angel assists in maintaining ongoing compliance by offering tools that monitor content in real-time and assess the impact of any changes to the service’s operation or design. This ensures that platforms can quickly adjust and respond to new risks, keeping their services in line with the latest regulations.
Swift Removal of Illegal Content
Section 10.2b of the Online Safety Act requires platforms to minimize the time priority illegal content remains presenton their service. Image Angel’s technology facilitates the rapid identification and removal of illegal or harmful content, helping platforms comply with this crucial requirement. By offering clear pathways for reporting and removing content, platforms can ensure that they meet the legal obligation to protect users from harmful material and illegal activities.
User Protection and Accountability
The Online Safety Act places a high priority on safeguarding users from harm. Image Angel enhances user protection through content guardianship, ensuring that only authorized images are shared and circulated. This supports compliance with the user support and content moderation obligations under the Act, creating a safer online environment and reducing the risk of users encountering illegal content.
Commitment to UK Regulatory Compliance
As platforms navigate the complexities of the UK Online Safety Act 2023, Image Angel remains committed to offering the tools and expertise needed to meet all regulatory requirements. From content guardianship and risk mitigation to real-time monitoring and swift content removal, our solutions are designed to help platforms operate safely, ethically, and in full compliance with UK law.
For more information about how Image Angel can help your platform comply with the Online Safety Act 2023, contact us today.
