The UK has outlined new legislation that could see top managers at tech companies sent to jail if they fail to meet the demands of regulators. The rules are part of the government's mammoth Online Safety Bill, a new draft of which was introduced to Parliament today — a major milestone to the bill becoming law. Tech execs could be jailed if they fail to respond to requests for information from newly-empowered regulator Ofcom "in an accurate and timely manner," according to the bill. The latest draft stipulates that senior managers will be liable for criminal prosecution just two months after the bill becomes law (instead of two years, as previously outlined). New offenses have also been added, including suppressing, destroying, or altering information requested for investigations. Ofcom also has the power to fine companies who fail to comply with the regulations up to 10 percent of their global turnover or to block access to their services in the UK. Ben Packer, a partner at law firm Linklaters, told The Verge that the new offenses for tech managers focused on denying or distorting information — and that this was a narrower remit than suggested by earlier recommendations. "Though tech companies… Read full this story
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