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UK Online Safety Legislation

The UK's Online Safety legislation and related Ofcom powers regarding client-side scanning (CSS) designs for detecting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Jan 15, 2026
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What technical designs for client‑side scanning have been proposed in UK government/Ofcom documents and what are their documented privacy risks?

The UK’s Online Safety legislation and related Ofcom powers contemplate client‑side scanning (CSS) designs that inspect content on users’ devices before encryption, using mechanisms such as on‑device ...

Feb 6, 2026

What legal safeguards exist in the UK for device searches and forensic examinations related to CSAM?

has a patchwork of statutory powers, professional codes and operational guidance that govern device searches and forensic examinations for child sexual abuse material (), but those safeguards mix stro...