If social media companies fail to prevent adults from sending messages to children, they may face fines

According to reports, the head of Ofcom said that if social media companies do not prevent adults from sending messages directly to children, they should face sanctions.

The communications regulatory agency will supervise the industry under the Online Harmful Act and have the power to fine companies and block access to the website.

with era According to reports, Dame Melanie Dawes will encourage regulators to carefully check direct messaging when new regulations are introduced in 2023.

The newspaper quoted her colleague and online security policy director Mark Bunting as saying that cutting beauty from the source is an “obvious” solution.

Speaking of the industry and the bill, Mrs. Melanie said: “I think it is unsustainable for them to continue like us. Some things must change.

“Regulation provides them with a way to maintain consistency across the industry, convince users that they are doing the right thing, and prevent situations that could really weaken public trust.

“They really need to convince us that they understand who is actually using their platform, and they are designing for the reality of users, not just the older group they say in the terms and conditions.”

Proposals in the Online Harm Act include penalties for non-compliant companies, such as a huge fine of up to 18 million pounds or 10% of global turnover-whichever is higher.

Andy Burrows, Head of Child Safety Online Policy State Environmental Protection Administration Telling the Times: “We have not seen a response that is almost proportional to the problem.

“If you want to protect children meaningfully, you must stop child abuse as early as possible. This is direct messaging.”