Regulatory Timeline

UK child safety regulation, 2023–2027.

Sep 2023Legislation

Online Safety Act receives Royal Assent

Jan 2024Regulation

Ofcom publishes first codes of practice under OSA

Sep 2024Guidance

KCSIE 2024 comes into force (AI provisions)

Mar 2025Regulation

Ofcom age verification requirements take effect

Sep 2025Guidance

KCSIE 2025 comes into force (expanded AI guidance)

Q1 2026Regulation

OSA Threshold Conditions Regulations reviewed

Q2 2026Enforcement

ICO Children's Code enforcement review

2027Legislation

OSA full implementation review by Parliament

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