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Commons · Question 76763 · Tabled 11 Sep 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Freddie van Mierlo
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2023 on (a) Wikipedia and (b) news reporting sites.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 16 Sep 2025
The Online Safety Act covers services where users post content or interact online, requiring sites like Wikipedia to address illegal material and protect children where necessary. Ofcom must ensure that the duties are proportionate and appropriate for the...