UK’s Online Safety Act Forces Game Studios to Rethink User Interaction Features Amid Compliance Challenges
London, England – Video game studios are reevaluating key features in their games due to new regulations introduced by the UK Online Safety Act (OSA), according to insights from a prominent law firm specializing in media and technology. In a conversation shared on September 11, 2025, Isabel Davies, a senior associate at Wiggin LLP, discussed the implications of the OSA on gaming companies. The act, which went into effect in July 2025, establishes a regulatory framework aimed at protecting users—especially children—from harmful content, encompassing both legal and illegal material. It imposes stringent requirements on platforms … Read more