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25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence
What does a tech company have to do?<\/p>\n Ofcom says that tech companies should make sure that governance
They also need to conduct abusability evaluations and product
The final three actions are giving users better control over
For each action, Ofcom sets out what a baseline of safety looks
The four areas of harm and what measures to employ<\/p>\n Misogynistic abuse and sexual violence<\/strong><\/p>\n Tech firms should consider:<\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n Pile-ons and coordinated harassment<\/strong><\/p>\n Tech firms should consider:<\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n Stalking and coercive control<\/strong><\/p>\n The guidance suggests that tech firms should consider:<\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n Image-based sexual abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n Under the guidance, tech firms should consider:<\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n More broadly, Ofcom expects tech firms to subject new services
Tech and harms evolve rapidly, and Ofcom expects providers to
Ofcom has set out five areas of action for itself, and among
Commentators have expressed disappointment that the guidance
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
\nagainst Women. So it was timely, that, following consultation<\/a>, Ofcom published its final guidance<\/a> about protecting women and
\ngirls online. It deals with content and activity where service
\nproviders have duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 and where
\nthe content disproportionately affects women and girls. The
\nguidance focuses on four key areas of harm and sets out various
\nmeasures for tech companies. There have been some changes based on
\nfeedback.<\/p>\n
\nand accountability processes address online gender-based harms,
\nthat they conduct risk assessments that focus on harms to women and
\ngirls; and they should be transparent about women and girls’
\nonline safety.<\/p>\n
\ntesting, set safer default settings and reduce the circulation of
\ncontent depicting, promoting or encouraging online gender-based
\nharms.<\/p>\n
\ntheir experiences, enabling users who experience online
\ngender-based harms to make reports, and responding appropriately
\nwhen online gender-based harms happen.<\/p>\n
\nlike (foundational steps) for service providers to meet their
\nduties to protect UK users. It also highlights additional good
\npractice steps to illustrate how providers can build on the
\nfoundational steps to create safer experiences for women and girls,
\ngive their users more autonomy, and provide assurance that users
\ncan seek appropriate redress for any harm that does occur.<\/p>\n
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\nabuse a platform or functionality to target victims;<\/li>\n
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\nrecommender “for you” systems to help prevent toxic echo
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\nhelp prevent mass-posting of abuse in pile-ons;<\/li>\n
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\nor features to ‘”abusability” testing before they
\nroll them out, to identify from the outset how they might be
\nmisused by perpetrators. Moderation teams should also receive
\nspecialised training on online gender-based harms. It also says
\nthat companies should consult with experts about design policies
\nand safety features that work effectively for women and girls,
\nwhile continually listening and learning from survivors’ and
\nvictims’ real-life experiences, for example, by running user
\nsurveys.<\/p>\n
\nregularly look at what they may need to do to respond to changing
\nthreats and risks from online gender-based harms. Ofcom also
\nexpects services with the highest risk and largest reach to do more
\nto make sure that they achieve safer experiences for women and
\ngirls.<\/p>\n
\nother things, will report in summer 2027 on progress. If progress
\nis inadequate, it will consider making formal recommendations to
\nthe government about where the Online Safety Act may need to be
\nstrengthened. It will also be enforcing and updating its guidance<\/a> on illegal harms to
\ncover the new priority offence of cyberflashing<\/a> and to
\nintroduce hash-matching measures. It has also written an open
\nletter to tech companies setting out its expectations that they
\nwill comply with the guidance. It will also continue to enforce the
\nOnline Safety Act more broadly, as well as continuing with its
\nresearch and engagement programme.<\/p>\n
\nisn’t binding and pointed out that whether it works will depend
\non the attitude of the platform concerned. Others have suggested
\nthat the government should put the guidance on a statutory footing.
\nHowever, as Ofcom will not move to make recommendations to the
\ngovernment for new laws until and unless it deems progress is
\ninadequate following its report in 2027, additional legislation to
\nprotect women and girls is unlikely for another two years.<\/p>\n
\nguide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
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