Online Safety Act – shutdowns and site blocks

Re:Online Safety Act – shutdowns and site blocks by KillenBoek on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @03:17AM (#44885513)

This is insane, how long will it take them to overreach and abuse their power for political gain?

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Re:Online Safety Act – shutdowns and site blocks by coldtea on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @03:53AM (#44885710)

This is already part of a long line of laws specifically used for abuse of power and political gain...

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Re:Online Safety Act – shutdowns and site blocks by Mk2000 on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @03:29AM (#44885579)

They already are...

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Re:Online Safety Act – shutdowns and site blocks by swarnie on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @03:30AM (#44885583)

It happened almost immediately. Certain protest footage posted to X was already blocked in the UK.

Get back to work Nicholas 30 ans. The Uniparty demands another day of sacrifice.

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Re:Online Safety Act – shutdowns and site blocks by zimpenfish on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @04:34AM (#44885946)

c2000 with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act[0]?

[0] https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/23/contents

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Re:Online Safety Act – shutdowns and site blocks by isaacremuant on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @04:37AM (#44885978)

This is already happening and not just the UK. Happened years ago for Australia and is getting codified into law for the good (TM) EU. This is a concerted push.

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Re:Online Safety Act – shutdowns and site blocks by j-krieger on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @05:53AM (#44886484)

Considering that this already constitutes an insane overreach and abuse of power, not long.

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