Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 86841
Social Media: Harassment and Stalking
Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 10 November 2025
Question
Mrs Elsie Blundell
Labour — Heywood and Middleton North
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to address the role of social media companies in enabling (a) harassment and (b) stalking through their platforms.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Online Safety Act since its implementation in 2023 places legal duties on social media companies to tackle online harms, including harassment and stalking. Platforms must assess risks, swiftly remove illegal content, and implement measures to prevent ...
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