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Systems-Focused Duty Of Care Origin
- Lorna Woods proposed a systems-focused, platform-level regulation based on risk assessment rather than content policing.
- That duty-of-care idea shaped the white paper but the government later moved to more prescriptive categories.
Two Pillars: Illegal Content And Children’s Safety
- The bill targets illegal content (terrorism, child sexual abuse, Schedule 7 offences) and stronger children's safety duties via risk assessments.
- For adults it relies on a 'triple shield': minimise criminal content, enforce terms of service, and user empowerment tools.
Prepare For Ofcom's Gradual Enforcement
- Ofcom will favour working with companies first, issuing notices and time to improve before harsher sanctions.
- Platforms should prepare risk assessments and remediation plans to avoid escalation to fines or business disruption orders.