Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 17912

Internet: Safety

Tabled: 4 December 2024

Answered: 12 December 2024

Question

Adam Thompson

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the consultation document entitled Online Safety - fees and penalties: Consultation on implementing fees and penalties under the Online Safety Act 2023, published on 2

Answer

Feryal Clark

Companies raising revenue from online services should cover the costs of regulation to keep the online environment safe for users. The Online Safety Act allows Ofcom to charge providers above a revenue threshold a justifiable and proportionate fee.The Sec...

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