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  1. A global movement is underway involving several countries, including Indonesia, while the UK plans to adopt Australian social media models.
  2. Governments across Europe and elsewhere are planning bans or restrictions on major social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.

Online Safety Bill extends accountability to TikTok and YouTube

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The Online Safety Bill, 2026, now applies to both TikTok and YouTube. The legislation requires technology providers to be accountable for harmful content, particularly material that endangers children. Providers must conduct annual risk assessments of their recommendation algorithms and business models.

From kenya-today.com

Why it matters

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The bill mandates strict duties of care, requiring platforms to act promptly on illegal or harmful material. Breaches can result in fines up to 10% of a provider’s annual global turnover or KES 500 million, whichever is higher.

Governments globally are planning restrictions or bans on major social media platforms, and the UK is planning to adopt Australian social media models.

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Who's involved

  • TikTokSubject to the Online Safety Bill regulations regarding harmful content.
  • YouTubeSubject to the Online Safety Bill regulations regarding harmful content.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • InstagramSpeculative

    Instagram might face increased costs related to compliance and regulatory action under the new duties of care.

  • MetaSpeculative

    Meta could face financial penalties and increased operational costs due to new duties of care.

  • Alphabet Inc.Speculative

    Alphabet Inc. could incur high compliance costs and fines related to its platforms.

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Governments across Europe and elsewhere are planning bans or restrictions on major social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.

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