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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Hadden

Ofcom investigates 4chan and porn site over suspected child safety breaches

A child’s hand pressing a key of a laptop keyboard (Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ofcom has launched a string of investigations into 4chan, a porn site operator and several file-sharing platforms over suspected failures to protect children and prevent illegal content.

The media regulator is looking into whether the sites have broken new rules under the Online Safety Act, which require online services to crack down on child sexual abuse material and put strong safety measures in place for UK users.

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