Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 7118

Children: Social Media

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to give parents the right to access a deceased child's social media accounts without a court order.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The Government is committed to protecting children online and supporting families who have endured unimaginable losses. The Online Safety Act contains measures that seek to address challenges faced by bereaved parents when engaging with online services fo...

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