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As mentioned in the thread, I met with my local MP and discussed a range of issues and highlighted concerns. They have heard back from OFCOM, via a letter from the Chief Exec. A section is below, hopefully to help others, and to get further feedback from anyone interested in sharing it...

Not always the case, in this scenario you would likely be the sole director and therefore could be 'done' under neglect/wilful ignorance etc ' - 'consent and connivance' is the phrase. On a different point, has anyone got an age check system working with Xen? If so, are you willing to share...

Yes - it is what I would do, but I can understand why people would not want eternal hosting bills however big or small, or the general risk/overhead and faff of user based stuff on them for that eternity either.

Well, Mr Anon, the info came via a trusted person on a closed industry forum. I have relayed the specific details that I am comfortable sharing considering that. Either way, lets take your apparent view 'failing' websites are inconsequential to close, I personally think its a great loss if a...

Significant enough to have specialised UK based hosting for last 10+ years. One did not like idea of extra cost / liability. Other sounds like its gone to USA cloud host - possibly sold up but that is speculation. OSA has, in a small way, lost a UK ISP company business there as a side effect.

Aware of two other forums; one has closed due to OSA and other has been moved to USA owner/host it seems.

Met my MP earlier on this and conveyed some views expressed on here as well, very receptive and will be writing to Minister and OFCOM. No idea if will help, but would encourage anyone relevant to do similar :)

I am due to meet the local MP soon on this topic. If anyone wants to share issues public/privately on how this has impact them, any worries and concerns, costs/time taken so far etc etc feel free and I will condense and share. I would encourage others to do similar if they can - your MP should...

For those using third party age verifiers, what is the setup if they get it wrong? Do they indemnify you against any issues caused by their problem, or is it a case of insurance?

I think that is a (perhaps the) real risk, and basically the mitigation is trust in OFCOM. Going by how this has been handled, along with some previous experience, my confidence there is quite low...

Both of the above links say April for the CAA? As BZ notes... the CRA is vague... as is compliance. Nice one UK Gov / OFCOM ! 😂👀

New press release from OFCOM today https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/illegal-and-harmful-content/enforcing-the-online-safety-act-platforms-must-start-tackling-illegal-material-from-today/

^ This is my understanding as well 👍 I don't fully understand what needs to be in the CAA yet or what/if risks identified need sorting though

I don't disagree with that - my (laboured) point is that it is unhelpful to give incorrect definitives to people making these live decisions. There is a lot of wrong info out there on the OSA, and to be very wrong on one of the headline elements isn't great. Ltd / CICs can be options to...

Discord are. Whatsapp was another similar example on OFCOM call, they were clear it is Whatsapp seen as the entity responsible and the sub groups - even though there is admin powers on content and membership - not Whatsapp group admins/creators. A rare bit of certainty.