Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 80560
Social Media: Freedom of Expression
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Sonia Kumar
Labour — Dudley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an assessment of (a) the prevalence of shadow banning on social media platforms and (b) its potential impact on freedom of expression and online transpar
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Online Safety Act ensures accountability for tech companies for the safety of their users while upholding freedom of expression online. The Act does not prevent adults from seeking out legal content.The Act requires the largest services to have clear ...
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