Key Legislation Relevant to Online Safety.
Communications Act 2003
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
Criminal Justice Act 2003
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
Data Protection Act 2018
Defamation Act 2013
Malicious Communications Act 1988
Online Safety Act 2023
Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Protection of Children Act 1978
Public Order Act 1986
Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
Serious Crime Act 2015
Sexual Offences Act 2003
Key legislation and guidance for those who work in educational settings
Cyber bullying: advice for headteachers and school staff DfE 2017
Education and Inspections Act 2006
Guidance for safer working practice for those working with children and young people in education settings Safer Recruitment Consortium
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Preventing and tackling bullying DfE 2017
Harmful Online Content
Harmful online content: how to report it and where to get help Ofcom guidance.
Online Safety Strategy
Every Safeguarding Children Board (SCB) has an Online Safety strategy for the local area
Find your local Safeguarding Board, Partnership or Committee
