Ofcom Unveils Children's Online Safety Codes

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Ofcom sets out new codes of practice to protect children online

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Ofcom has published the final version of its children's codes, part of the Online Safety Act .

It says they are a "reset for children online" and will mean "safer social media feeds" Some campaigners say they don't go far enough and leave too much control with social media firms.

Firms must do a risk assessment and must also apply for a court order to ban them from the UK .

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