Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 106433
Social Media: Safety
Tabled: 16 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has considered a tiered age-based approach to social media access based on platform safety standards.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanUnder the Online Safety Act, in-scope services must consider different age groups when assessing for risk of content harmful to children. They must implement age-appropriate measures to protect children from harmful content such as violence or bullying. T...
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