Regulator Ofcom publishes its first draft codes of practice under the Online Safety Act which focuses on protecting children from harmful content and groomers.
As the government announces an increase in surveillance and internet restrictions more people could turn to privacy tools such as Virtual Private Networks.
A law that the government says will make the UK ’the safest place in the world to be online‘ is a ’huge threat to freedom of expression' say campaigners.
Animal torture videos will be classified in the same category as other types of content like child sexual abuse, threats to kill, and revenge pornography.
The Technology Secretary has warned social media firms must deactivate underaged children’s accounts or risk huge fines under the upcoming Online Safety Bill.