Graham Smith

Graham Smith is a publisher that provides detailed analysis and commentary on legal and regulatory issues, particularly focusing on online safety legislation, data protection, and freedom of expression. The content often examines the implications of laws such as the Online Safety Act, including its enforcement, scope, and impact on digital platforms and user-generated content. The publisher discusses regulatory bodies' roles, legal challenges, and the balance between safety and free speech. Topics include criminal offences related to communications, data protection compliance, and the interpretation of legal duties imposed on online service providers. The analysis is grounded in legislative context and regulatory developments, addressing both practical and theoretical aspects of internet law and policy.

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Policymakers sometimes comfort themselves that if no-one is completely satisfied, they have probably got it about right. On that basis, Ofcom’s implementation of the Online Safety Act’s illegality duties must be near-perfection: the Secretary of State (DSIT) administering a sharp nudge…