OutUK was first launched in 1999 to provide the UK and European gay community with an alternative to
existing gay information and entertainment websites, many of which are anglicised versions
of sites from other countries. With a passion to encourage quality writing, our aim is to provide stimulating
coverage of the issues that affect gay men in the UK and Europe, together with entertainment and advice from a
uniquely gay perspective.
The UK Government has brought in a new law regarding Online Safety being regulated by OfCom, The Office of Communications - a government approved
regulatory authority. Changes have been made to OutUK as a result of the new regulations.
Our Free Premium Membership Area is only accessible by visitors to the site if they have verified their age as being
over 18 using OneID Age Verification. OneID provides an OfCom approved Age Verification Process.
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Content on the website outside of the Premium Membership Area is fully compliant with UK law and does not contain any
harmful material as specified in the Online Safety Act being implimented by OfCom.
As part of our Duty of Care to visitors of OutUK we have produced a Risk Assessment which details every aspect of
OutUK and its content, demonstrating the website's compliance with the Online Safety Act.
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OutUK Online Safety Act Risk Assessment
This document is regularly updated in compliance with requirements of the Online Safety Act.
We take appropriate steps to keep our risk assessment up to date, including when Ofcom makes a significant
change to a Risk Profile that relates to our service. We will carry out a further risk assessment before making
a significant change to any aspect of our service's design or operation, relating to that proposed change.
The names of OutUK's responsible individuals are set out in full in the records held at the
company's offices. They are available for statutory authorities and if required by law.
Any such request for further information about the OutUK website and how it operates
should be sent to support@outuk.com
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