Member

The noble Lord also mentioned mandatory supply chain transparency. I agree with him that transparency is an essential part of any effective regulatory framework. It will be a core feature of the Online Safety Act and we will seek to replicate the Act’s existing provisions for any new services brought into scope. Under the Act, Ofcom has strong information-gathering powers and it places transparency at the heart of its duties on services. The powers allow Ofcom to request information, including in real time, as well as to enter premises and seize and access documentation, data and equipment. I give the noble Lord that assurance here today.