Policy · 6h ago
Wikipedia avoids UK Online Safety Act 'Category 1' label
Wikipedia has been temporarily exempted from the UK Online Safety Act's strictest 'Category 1' regulations, which apply to platforms with high-risk content. The decision follows lobbying by the Wikimedia Foundation, arguing that Wikipedia's volunteer-driven moderation model differs from social media. The exemption is provisional, pending further review by Ofcom.
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The reprieve highlights the tension between broad internet regulation and the unique governance of community-run platforms like Wikipedia.
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Wikipedia escapes Category 1 designation under the UK Online Safety Act for now →
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