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Ofcom concedes defeat in 4chan case
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has reportedly conceded defeat in its case against imageboard 4chan, according to a blog post by lawyer Preston Byrne. The claim is spreading on technology forums, where users are debating what the retreat means for the Online Safety Act and regulators' ability to enforce rules against overseas websites that refuse to comply.
Why now: The UK media regulator backing down against 4chan raises questions about the enforceability of the Online Safety Act, making it a hot topic among tech and policy watchers.
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- Ofcom concedes defeat in 4chan case · iamnothere · 421
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