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Ofcom Chair Ian Cheshire says he is overseeing a "wide-ranging" review aimed at refitting the regulator to new duties overseeing Big Tech and enforcing the OSA (Daniel Thomas/Financial Times)
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The review signals that Ofcom recognizes it needs organizational changes and additional resources to handle its new enforcement duties. For companies operating online services in the UK, this means the regulator is actively preparing to exercise expanded authority, which could affect compliance requirements and enforcement intensity.
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Ian Cheshire is overseeing a 'wide-ranging' review aimed at refitting Ofcom for new duties overseeing Big Tech and enforcing the OSA.
Cheshire stated the watchdog will need 'more resources' to enforce online safety rules as it takes on these responsibilities.
The review indicates Ofcom is restructuring itself to handle expanded regulatory authority over technology platforms.
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