PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 13, 2026
Ofcom names large services for Online Safety Act oversight
Ofcom will soon identify the large online service providers falling under its new 'categorised services' regime as part of the Online Safety Act. This designation will determine which companies are subject to specific regulatory obligations under the Act.
Key Takeaways
- Ofcom will identify the large online service providers subject to its new “categorised services” regime.
- The designation will determine which companies face specific regulatory obligations under the Online Safety Act.
- The article says the identification process will happen this summer.
Why It Matters
Ofcom’s next move turns the Online Safety Act from a general framework into named obligations for specific large providers. For streaming and broader online video businesses, the key issue is not the law itself but whether they land inside Ofcom’s “categorised services” group. That will determine who has to comply with the Act’s specific requirements. The next signal to watch is the list of providers Ofcom publishes this summer and the obligations attached to each designation.
Read full article at deloitte.com