2026 Appropriate Filtering and Monitoring Definitions Published for Public Consultation
The UK Safer Internet Centre has published a draft of its ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring definitions for 2026 for public consultation The post 2026 Appropriate Filtering and Monitoring Definitions Published for Public Consultation appeared first on UK Safer Internet Centre.
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The UK is updating official guidelines on what 'appropriate' internet filtering and monitoring means for schools and internet providers in 2026. These updated definitions help ensure children are better protected online by setting clearer standards for how schools and companies should filter harmful content and monitor activity.
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has published a draft of its ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring definitions for 2026 for public consultation. The definitions help both schools and providers understand what is considered ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring in the context of statutory safeguarding responsibilities, and comments are invited regarding this year’s proposed revisions. Alongside the Department for Education’s statutory safeguarding guidance and Prevent Duty obligations, the...