Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 38943

Internet: Safety

Tabled: 18 March 2025

Answered: 26 March 2025

Question

Fabian Hamilton

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2023 on (a) small websites, (b) online services, (c) personal blogs and (d) community-run platforms; and whe

Answer

Feryal Clark

Under the Online Safety Act, in-scope user-to-user and search services must assess for risks of illegal content and harm to children. Ofcom is the independent regulator for this regime. It sets out what steps small low-risk providers need to take to fulfi...

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