Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 35200

Internet: Disinformation

Tabled: 3 March 2025

Answered: 11 March 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much online content was flagged as disinformation by his Department in the last 12 months; and what the nature was of that content.

Answer

Feryal Clark

In 2024 the National Security Online Information Team (NSOIT) referred 180 pieces of content to platforms, across national security and public safety risks. Any online content referred to social media platforms falls within NSOIT’s defined remit of public...

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