Impact of the Online Safety Act on Website Shutdowns and Geoblocking
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Summary
The article discusses the impact of the Online Safety Act (OSA) on websites, highlighting instances of site shutdowns and geoblocking for UK users. It provides a platform for reporting incorrectly blocked sites and includes a specific example of raddle.me being shut down due to legal reasons under the OSA.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSubmit a new site - Tell us about a site that is shutting down or restricting access to UK users as a result of the Online Safety Act
raddle.me | 451 Unavailable For Legal Reasons
Report incorrectly blocked sites on UK ISP and mobile networks.
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