Policy paper

Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety

The Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety was laid before Parliament on 8 May 2025.

Documents

Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety

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The Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety sets out the government’s strategic priorities and desired outcomes which Ofcom, the independent regulator, must have regard to when exercising its regulatory functions.

The priorities are:

  • Safety by design
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Agile regulation
  • Inclusivity and resilience
  • Technology and innovation

The Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety was laid before Parliament on 8 May 2025. It follows a consultation on the draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety, held November 2024 to January 2025.

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Published 8 May 2025

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