Written questions

Internet: West Dorset

Commons · Question 95235 · Tabled 27 Nov 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 5 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of online safety protections for vulnerable residents in West Dorset.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 5 Dec 2025

The Online Safety Act has come into effect. As of March this year, services must remove illegal content such as child abuse material or terrorist content. As of July this year, children must also be protected from age-inappropriate content such as pornogr...