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Suicide forum first to be investigated by Ofcom under new online safety laws

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Ofcom is investigating whether the provider of a suicide forum has failed to comply with its duties under the Online Safety Act .

It's the first investigation into an individual service provider under the new laws.

The act was passed in 2023 and requires firms to reduce illegal and harmful content.

Ofcom said it had tried to engage with the provider and issued a legally binding request.

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