WIG Briefing with Oliver Griffiths, Group Director for Online Safety, Ofcom
This briefing will discuss the Online Safety Act one year on, and its regulatory implications across sectors.
The Online Safety Act represents a fundamental shift in the regulation of online services in the UK. As implementation enters its first year, organisations beyond large technology platforms, including charities, community groups, and public sector bodies, are navigating new duties and compliance expectations.
We are delighted to welcome Oliver Griffiths, Group Director for Online Safety at Ofcom, for this special briefing. As the regulator responsible for implementing the Act, Ofcom is at the centre of translating legislative intent into practical obligations. Oliver will draw on Ofcom's experience to date, offering cross-sector audiences a clear-eyed account of what implementation has involved and where the framework is heading.
Join this session to discuss:
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how the Online Safety Act has been implemented in its first year, and the key lessons emerging to date
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the practical implications of the regime for organisations beyond large technology companies, including charities, community groups, and public service providers
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how the regulatory framework may evolve as implementation continues
Speaker
Oliver is our Group Director for Online Safety and is responsible for Ofcom’s work to make life safer online. He joined Ofcom from the Trade Remedies Authority, where he was Chief Executive, and was previously responsible for UK-US trade negotiations in the Department of International Trade.
Oliver has served as a President of a FinTech start-up, was on the leadership team of the UK Green Investment Bank and held roles at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Business Department, after starting his career as a corporate lawyer at Freshfields. Since 2023 he has been a board member of the Global Climate Partnership Fund.
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