The UK Online Safety Act (OSA) focuses on online content safety, so it does not directly change data protection for occupational health specifically. However, there are potential indirect effects to consider.

The OSA interacts with existing data protection regulations like the UK GDPR. If occupational health data is processed online or involves online platforms, the OSA and UK GDPR might both apply.

The OSA emphasises transparency and accountability for online platforms. This principle could be applied to occupational health data practices as well, encouraging organisations to be transparent about how they collect, use, and share employee/worker health data.

Contact us via info@csrb.co.ukto learn more about your responsibilities under both OSA and UK GDPR.