Part II: The Laws Governing Online Moderation and Safety

August 26, 2025



How should platforms navigate the growing patchwork of online safety and moderation laws across the U.S., UK, EU, and beyond? In this episode, Dona Fraser and Izzy Neis of ModSquad explore the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA), the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), and U.S. laws like Section 230 and COPPA.

We tackle key questions like: What is the Online Safety Act and how does it affect platforms? How do OSA and DSA differ? What do Section 230 and COPPA mean for content moderation and child online safety?

From free speech challenges to compliance reporting requirements, learn how platforms can strengthen moderation programs, prepare for global regulations, and build trust and safety by design.

Host: Dona Fraser, Senior Vice President, Privacy Initiatives, BBB National Programs
Guest: Izzy Neis, Head of Digital, ModSquad
 
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Related Resources

Listen to Part I: What does safety online really mean?

CARU COPPA Safe Harbor Services

CARU Pre-Screening Services

UK Online Safety Act

EU Digital Safety Act
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