Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 101341
Internet: Harassment
Tabled: 18 December 2025
Answered: 9 January 2026
Question
Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat — Westmorland and Lonsdale
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of measures to tackle online harassment; and what steps she plans to take to protect individuals from such abuse.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanUnder the Online Safety Act, platforms must protect all users from illegal harassment and children from harmful content, including hateful and abusive content. These duties are now in force and Ofcom conducts regular surveys to track user experiences. DSI...
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