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U.K. Names Ofcom as Internet Watchdog, Proposes Broad Regulatory Powers
The U.K. government has appointed telecoms and broadcasting regulator Ofcom to enforce rules intended to safeguard internet users.
House of Lords Debates Digital Economy Bill on Tuesday
The House of Lords on Tuesday will go through a second reading of U.K.’s Digital Economy Bill, which would force ISPs to impose blocks on porn sites that don’t include age checks or sites that feature kinky sex acts.
Sites Offering 'Non-Conventional' Sex Acts Face U.K. Ban
The U.K. Digital Economy Bill, which would introduce mandatory age checks for online porn and ban a range of "non-conventional" sex acts, goes back to the House of Commons for a report and third reading on Monday.
BBFC Tapped as New Porn Age-Verification Regulator
The British Board of Film Classification has signed an agreement with the U.K. government to act as the country’s new porn age-verification regulator.
ISPs That Block Porn Could Be in Breach of New E.U. Guidelines
Internet service providers that filter online access to porn or block ads now could be breaking E.U. net neutrality guidelines even if customers opt-in to porn filters.
Ofcom Reverses ATVOD Decisions on Appeal
U.K. communications regulator Ofcom has made another determination in favor of an online adult operator over an appeal that questioned whether the operator’s sites were subject to regulation.
Queen Confirms Porn Site Age Checks Are on the Way
Announced today in the Queen’s Speech, the U.K. government will mandate age verification for adult entertainment websites.
U.K. Introduces Plan to Enforce Age Checks on All Porn Sites
A landmark consultation paper that sets out the framework for compulsory age checks in the U.K. on all porn sites was made available today.
Ofcom Seeks Public Comment Over Proposed Changes
Ofcom, now the U.K.’s sole regulator for video-on-demand services, plans on procedural changes as it takes its reins.
ATVOD Soon to Hand Over VOD Regulation to Ofcom
In just a bit more than a week, ATVOD will be no more. As announced in October, ATVOD, known formally as the Authority for Television on Demand, will fold its operations into the grips of British chief communications czar, Ofcom, by the end of the year.
Ofcom to Bring ATVOD’s Duties In-house
British communications czar Ofcom made it official today — it will start regulating video-on-demand under its authority starting Jan. 1.
Dispatch From the U.K.: Britain Aims to Take More Control of Web
A 15-year old cartoon shows Uncle Sam holding a box labeled, “Control of Internet Speech.” The “corporate media” asks “how would you like this wrapped?” The two wrapping options are “Anti-terrorism” and “Protect kids.” Porn and terrorism: both tried and trusted ways to frighten the masses into surrendering liberty.
Ofcom Upholds ATVOD Ruling Against DaisyRockUK.com
U.K. communications regulator Ofcom issued an opinion today upholding a decision by video-on-demand authority ATVOD against adult entertainment site DaisyRockUK.com, which was hit with a determination that it must register as an on-demand service.
Time Spent Online Doubles in a Decade, Study Says
People are spending twice as much time online compared to 10 years ago, according to new research.
Ofcom Denies Privacy Claim Over Blowjob Shown on TV
U.K. communications regulator Ofcom has denied a claim made by a woman who said she was a victim of an “unwarranted infringement of privacy” after a TV station broadcasted a video of her giving a man a blowjob in an elevator while she was drunk.
Ofcom Probes Bondage Tutorial on U.K. Morning TV Show
British communications regulator Ofcom, acting on about 120 viewer complaints, plans to probe daytime TV show “This Morning” after it offered a lesson titled “Bondage for Beginners” featuring sex toys and bondage equipment.
U.K.'s Ofcom Fines HardGlamCash Operator
Ofcom, the U.K.'s chief communications regulator, last week imposed a penalty of £1,500 against the operator of 14 adult websites offering face-sitting, smoking and foot-fetish fare.
Ofcom Overrules ATVOD Over BDSM Site 'Urban Chick'
Ofcom, the U.K.'s chief communications regulator, has ruled on two appeals made by website operators challenging statutory rules that force them to register their sites with video-on-demand programming regulator ATVOD.
Ofcom Report: Only 10% of New U.K. Users Choose Filters
New U.K. broadband users overwhelmingly want their online porn, according to a new communications regulator Ofcom report.
U.K.'s Ofcom Accessed Porn 4,000 Times
U.K. media regulator Ofcom has hit porn sites more than 4,000 times in the last 90 days, a think tank investigation has revealed.