September 10, 2025Open Access

A Study on the Impact of the Online Safety Act No. 09 Of 2024 on Social Media Content Creators

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Mixed-methods study reveals significant changes in content strategy among creators, highlighting concerns over self-censorship.

65% of content creators modified their strategies due to the online safety act and expressed concerns.
45% reported self-censorship, particularly around sensitive topics like politics and religion.
Vague legal terminology may lead to a chilling effect, impacting creators in satire and political critique.
Recommendations include clearer legal definitions to protect freedom of expression and digital discourse.

K. H. E. Gunasingha (2025) studied this question.

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