Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 114494
Social Media: Safety
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026
Question
Dr Roz Savage
Liberal Democrat — South Cotswolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what measures are in place to ensure compliance by social media platforms with safety duties under the Online Safety Act 2023, particularly in relation to the protection of younger user
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Online Safety Act (the Act) requires services, including social media, to protect children from illegal, harmful and age-inappropriate content.Both the Act’s illegal duties and child safety duties are now in force, with Ofcom having substantial enforc...
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