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Social Media Platforms (Identity Verification)
24 November 2021
Lead MP
Siobhan Baillie
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Crime & Law Enforcement
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Siobhan Baillie raised concerns about social media platforms (identity verification) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Siobhan Baillie moved for a Bill requiring social media platforms to offer an identity verification process, limit or block interaction with unverified users, and make verified accounts clear. She argued that anonymity online facilitates bullying, harassment, trolling, disinformation, scams, fraudulent posts, and the spread of conspiracy theories and extremism. The cross-party Bill aims to provide users with more choice and control over their online lives while tackling anonymous abuse.
Siobhan Baillie
Con
Stroud
Siobhan Baillie highlighted the need for social media platforms to offer identity verification processes, limit or block interactions with unverified users, and make verified accounts clear. She stated that anonymity online is a key factor in bullying, harassment, and trolling, contributing to harmful behaviour such as disinformation, conspiracy theories, extremism, and cyber-flashing.
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