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ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

Made 9th March 2026

Laid before Parliament 12th March 2026

Coming into force 7th April 2026

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 67 and 224(1)(a)(i) of the Online Safety Act 2023^f1.

The Secretary of State has consulted the National Crime Agency and the Office of Communications and such other persons as the Secretary of State has considered appropriate as required by section 67(5) of that Act.