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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Online Safety Update

25 February 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Chris Philp Con Croydon South

Culture, Media & Sport

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government will strengthen the Online Safety Bill by adding two new duties for category one companies.
  • User verification and user empowerment tools will be required for these companies.
  • These measures aim to provide adults with more control over interactions and content they see.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the Online Safety Bill and its measures to protect users from online abuse.

Action requested

The minister announces that the Government will strengthen the Online Safety Bill by adding two new duties for category one companies: user verification and user empowerment tools, which aim to provide adults with more control over interactions and content they see while protecting freedom of expression.

Key facts

  • The Online Safety Bill introduces protections against criminal abuse on user-to-user services.
  • Category one companies must set out what abusive content is accepted for adults and enforce terms and conditions effectively.
  • Two new duties are added: user verification and user empowerment tools to protect adults, including vulnerable users, while respecting freedom of expression.
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