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Ofcom report about the use of age assurance under the Online Safety Act 2023
Research into parents' and children's views on social media use, potential restrictions, and the possible introduction of an under-16 ban.
A young people’s summary. Prepared by Savanta on behalf of the Department…
Qualitative research from pilots exploring the impact of social media restrictions on 13 to 17-year-olds in the UK.
1. Executive Summary The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology…
Research into how children aged 11 to 17 experience age assurance online, why some get around age checks, and how and why they use VPNs.
Sixth annual review of the UK’s safety tech sector showing how the sector has grown over the last year and is tackling online harms through technical innovation.
Research to help parents talk with their children about the content they see online.
Feasibility study of methods and data to understand the impact of smartphones and social media on children and young people.
Qualitative research exploring how ‘moments of need’– such as encountering misinformation and hateful content – can drive uptake of media literacy support.
Report prepared under section 162 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 162(5) of that Act.
This page lists links to ad hoc statistical analyses on the Participation Survey that have not been included in our standard publications.
The results of the July to September 2022 quarter of the Participation Survey.
The results of the Participation Survey, covering the period from October 2021 to March 2022.
The results of the October to December 2022 quarter of the Participation Survey.
The results of the January to March 2023 quarter of the Participation Survey.
The results of the Participation Survey, covering the period from April 2022 to March 2023.
This research details consumer views on app stores, internet of things (IoT) devices and connected places (also known as 'smart cities').
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
This research report is an update to the final stage impact assessment published in 2022 - and reflects several major policy changes made during passage of the Online Safety Bill.
Fifth annual review of the UK’s safety tech sector showing how the sector has grown over the last year and is tackling online harms through technical innovation.
Research on the technology needs of Trust and Safety practitioners and what good practice can be used to tackle online harms.
The prevalence and nature of bullying and online experiences among children, using data from the 10- to 15-year-olds’ Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).
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