Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 11624

Ofcom: Internet

Tabled: 29 October 2024

Answered: 5 November 2024

Named Day

Question

Neil Coyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of Ofcom in helping tackle the dissemination of online conspiracy theories.

Answer

Feryal Clark

The Online Safety Act will require platforms to tackle false information where it is illegal or harmful to children. The Act will also hold Category 1 platforms to account over the enforcement of their terms of service, including terms relating to conspir...

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