Ofcom urged to act after US firm claims Roblox is ‘paedophile hellscape’

October 15, 2024 Leave a Comment

Campaigners say watchdog must ensure Online Safety Act is rigorous enough, after allegations about gaming platform

Child safety campaigners have urged the UK communications watchdog to make a “step-change” in its implementation of new online laws after a video game firm was accused of making its platform an “X-rated paedophile hellscape”.

Roblox, a gaming platform with 80 million daily users, was accused of lax safety controls last week by a US investment firm.

Campaigners say watchdog must ensure Online Safety Act is rigorous enough, after allegations about gaming platformChild safety campaigners have urged the UK communications watchdog to make a “step-change” in its implementation of new online laws after a video game firm was accused of making its platform an “X-rated paedophile hellscape”.Roblox, a gaming platform with 80 million daily users, was accused of lax safety controls last week by a US investment firm. Continue reading…

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