4Chan Lawyer publishes Ofcom correspondence. Irony is overwhelming
3 days ago
- #Ofcom
- #Internet Regulation
- #Online Safety Act
- Ofcom is enforcing the Online Safety Act, claiming jurisdiction over online services affecting UK users, including extraterritorial enforcement.
- The regulator's approach is seen as overreaching, potentially flouting US sovereignty by targeting American companies like 4Chan.
- Criticism includes the belief that Ofcom may be overestimating its influence and the effectiveness of its regulatory powers.
- Concerns are raised about the potential for a 'Great Firewall of Britain' to censor the internet, which may be circumvented by tech-savvy youth using VPNs.
- The article suggests that education, rather than regulation, is the better approach to protect children online.
- The author predicts that the US will not support Britain's extraterritorial enforcement, leading to a potential diplomatic and legal standoff.