Wikipedia can challenge Online Safety Act if strictest rules apply to it, says judge
A high court judge has granted the Wikimedia Foundation the permission to challenge the Online Safety Act if Wikipedia is categorized as a high-risk platform, known as a "category 1 provider." The foundation has stated that if this classification is imposed, it would be forced to limit public access to the website in order to comply with the act's stringent regulations. The Wikimedia Foundation's concerns stem from the potential impact this could have on the accessibility and openness of the online encyclopedia. The judge's decision allows the foundation to take legal action if the most restrictive rules are applied to Wikipedia under the upcoming Online Safety Act.
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