Social Media: Safety
Commons · Question 106433 · Tabled 16 Jan 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has considered a tiered age-based approach to social media access based on platform safety standards.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 26 Jan 2026
Under the Online Safety Act, in-scope services must consider different age groups when assessing for risk of content harmful to children. They must implement age-appropriate measures to protect children from harmful content such as violence or bullying. T...