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(1)References in this Chapter to “enforceable requirements” are to—
(a)the duties or requirements set out in the provisions of this Act specified in the table in subsection (2), and
(b)the requirements mentioned in subsection (3).
(2)Here is the table—
Provision | Subject matter |
---|---|
Section 9 | Illegal content risk assessments |
Section 10 | Illegal content |
Section 11 | Children’s risk assessments |
Section 12 | Children’s online safety |
Section 14 | Assessments related to duty in section 15(2) |
Section 15 | User empowerment |
Section 17 | Content of democratic importance |
Section 18 | News publisher content |
Section 19 | Journalistic content |
Section 20 | Content reporting |
Section 21 | Complaints procedures |
Section 22 | Freedom of expression and privacy |
Section 23 | Record-keeping and review |
Section 26 | Illegal content risk assessments |
Section 27 | Illegal content |
Section 28 | Children’s risk assessments |
Section 29 | Children’s online safety |
Section 31 | Content reporting |
Section 32 | Complaints procedures |
Section 33 | Freedom of expression and privacy |
Section 34 | Record-keeping and review |
Section 36 | Children’s access assessments |
Section 38 | Fraudulent advertising |
Section 39 | Fraudulent advertising |
Section 64 | User identity verification |
Section 66 | Reporting CSEA content to NCA |
Section 71 | Acting against users only in accordance with terms of service |
Section 72 | Terms of service |
Section 75 | Information about use of service by deceased child users |
Section 77(3) and (4) | Transparency reports |
Section 81 | Provider pornographic content |
Section 83 | Fees: notification of OFCOM |
Section 102(8) | Information notices |
Section 104(7) | Assistance to skilled person |
Section 105(1) | Co-operation with investigation |
(3)The requirements referred to in subsection (1)(b) are—
(a)requirements of a notice under section 104(5)(a) to appoint a skilled person;
(b)requirements of a notice given by virtue of section 175(3) (duty to make public statement);
(c)requirements of a notice under section 175(5) (information in connection with circumstances presenting a threat);
(d)requirements imposed by a person acting—
(i)in the exercise of powers conferred by paragraph 2 of Schedule 12 (entry and inspection without warrant), or
(ii)in the execution of a warrant issued under paragraph 5 of that Schedule.
Commencement Information
I1S. 131 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 240(1)
I2S. 131 in force at 10.1.2024 by S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z17)
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