Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 11856
Internet: Safety
Tabled: 30 October 2024
Answered: 4 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Neil Coyle
Labour — Bermondsey and Old Southwark
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of powers to remove (a) false, (b) inciting and (c) otherwise harmful content from online platforms.
Answer
Feryal ClarkThe Online Safety Act gives online platforms new duties to put in place systems and processes to remove illegal content on their services. This includes illegal false communications and content which incites hatred. Platforms will also need to put in plac...
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