Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 76763

Internet: Journalism

Tabled: 11 September 2025

Answered: 16 September 2025

Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2023 on (a) Wikipedia and (b) news reporting sites.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The Online Safety Act covers services where users post content or interact online, requiring sites like Wikipedia to address illegal material and protect children where necessary. Ofcom must ensure that the duties are proportionate and appropriate for the...

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