Ofcom’s New Protection of Children Codes: Key Compliance Takeaways

In an article published by OneTrust Data Guidance titled “The New Protection of Children Codes of Practice – What Businesses Need to Know,” Adele Harrison examines the Office of Communications (Ofcom) draft Protection of Children Codes, which require in-scope companies to comply with new safety duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 by July 25, 2025.

Adele unpacks key requirements for businesses, including mandatory children’s risk assessments, proportionate safety measures for user-to-user and search services and effective age assurance. The article also highlights practical recommendations around governance, content moderation, reporting and user support, as well as the need to balance safety with freedom of expression and privacy.