Lina Ghazal

Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs at VerifyMy specialising in online ethics, regulation and safety previous roles have been at Meta (previously Facebook) and Ofcom.

Introduced to tackle growing concerns over the safety of internet users – particularly children and vulnerable groups, the Online Safety Act (OSA) marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for businesses operating online platforms in the UK.

The Impact of the Online Safety Act on UK Businesses

27 October 2024 In Business, Legal, Technology Lina Ghazal 0 Comments

In today’s digital age, billions of pieces of content are uploaded to online platforms and websites each day.

AI, a helping hand for businesses when moderating content

19 August 2024 Columns, Opinion, Technology Lina Ghazal 0 Comments

Innovation and regulation must work together to foster trust in new technologies. Innovation pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved, keeping the industry continuously moving forward.

Balancing innovation and regulatory compliance for online child safety

27 June 2024 Columns, Opinion, Technology Lina Ghazal 0 Comments

E-commerce continues to grow in popularity with over 20% of purchases expected to occur online in 2024. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including online retailers now selling a variety of products and customers increasingly looking for discounts, greater choice and convenience.

Trading Digitally: Understanding The Regulatory Requirements For Selling Age Restricted Products Online

7 May 2024 Columns, Opinion, Technology Lina Ghazal 0 Comments

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapid, with 9 in 10 leading businesses (across 112 countries) leveraging some form of the technology within their operations.

Business Best Practice: Preparing for AI Regulation

7 March 2024 Columns, Technology Lina Ghazal 0 Comments

Businesses have historically lacked clarity from regulators regarding the compliant methods of age assurance available to them.

Providing Business Clarity: How updated Guidance from the ICO on Age Assurance for the Children’s Code will Improve Online Child Safety

25 January 2024 Columns, Legal Lina Ghazal 0 Comments

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