25-11-2025 07:00 via theguardian.com

Ofcom urges social media platforms to combat abuse and limit online ‘pile-ons’

New guidance from UK regulator aims to combat misogynist abuse and ‘revenge porn’Social media platforms are being urged to limit internet “pile-ons” under new guidelines to protect women and girls online.The guidance from Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, to combat misogynist abuse, coercive control and the sharing of intimate images without consent comes into force on Tuesday and includes recommendations to prevent women being harried online. Continue reading...
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