What the Online Safety Act is, why it was introduced, and what it changes

Which services and organisations fall within its scope

What content the Act regulates, including illegal content, priority offences, and protections for children

What your organisation needs to have in place, covering marketing, HR, and senior leadership responsibilities

How Ofcom is implementing and enforcing the Act, and what to do if a concern arises

Requirements

No prior legal knowledge required

Suitable for anyone working in or alongside a UK digital service

Description

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. The Online Safety Act 2023 is one of the most significant pieces of digital legislation the UK has ever introduced. It creates new legal duties for organisations that operate online services, introduces criminal offences for senior managers, and gives Ofcom substantial enforcement powers, including fines of up to ten per cent of global annual turnover.Most organisations are not ready.This course gives you the awareness foundation you need. It is designed for professionals working in or around digital services, not lawyers, and covers the Act in plain, practical terms drawn directly from the legislation and Ofcom's published guidance.What you will learnWhat the Online Safety Act is, why it was introduced, and what it changesWhich services and organisations fall within its scope, including some that may surprise youWhat content the Act regulates, including illegal content, priority offences, and protections for childrenWhat your organisation needs to have in place, covering marketing, HR, and senior leadership responsibilitiesHow Ofcom is implementing and enforcing the Act, and what to do if a concern arisesWho this course is forThis course is designed for professionals in marketing, content, HR, legal, compliance, and senior leadership roles at any organisation operating or managing an online service in the UK. It is equally relevant to agencies and third parties who administer digital channels on behalf of clients.No legal background is required.Why this courseDeveloped by Nathan Interactive, a UK training consultancy with twenty years of experience in compliance and awareness learning. All content is legally reviewed and aligned with Ofcom's current codes of practice, including the Online Safety (Priority Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which are in force as of January 2026.

Marketing and Social Media Professionals,HR and People Teams,Senior Leaders and Directors,Compliance and Legal Professionals,Agencies and Consultancies managing digital channels for clients