TikTok, Snapchat, Vimeo, Twitch to be Governed by New Harmful Content Guidelines From …

Online video sharing platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, Vimeo and Twitch have to follow new guidelines set out by U.K. media regulator Ofcom to keep people better protected from harmful content.The guidance, published on Wednesday, requires platforms to provide clear rules around uploading content; have easy reporting and complaint processes; and restrict access to adult sites. The rules are effective immediately.More from VarietyLil Nas X Will Be First Artist to Drop Official TikTok NFTsU.K. Broadcasters Must ‘Slow the Revolving Door’ and Retain and Progress Diverse Talent, Says Media RegulatorYou Are the Star in Snapchat’s ‘The Me and You Show’ Deepfake-Tech Sketch Comedy, Penned by Ex-‘SNL’ Writer“Uploading content relating to terrorism, child sexual abuse material or racism is a criminal offence,” the guidance states. “Platforms should have clear, visible terms and conditions which prohibit this – and enforce them effectively.”Research commissioned by Ofcom shows that a third of users say they have witnessed or experienced hateful content. A quarter claim they’ve been exposed to violent or disturbing content. One in five have been exposed to videos or content that encouraged racism.Platforms established in the U.K. are required by law to take measures to protect under-18s from potentially harmful video content; and…
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