Ofcom will soon regulate global streamers in the UK

Platforms like Netflix and Disney+ with more than 500,000 users in the country will need to comply with "enhanced" standards.

By Ryan Tuchow

February 24, 2026

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Disney, Media Act 2024, Netflix, Ofcom, regulating streamers, streamers, streaming, uk government

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Ofcom will soon regulate global streamers in the UK

Platforms like Netflix and Disney+ with more than 500,000 users in the country will need to comply with "enhanced" standards.

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