Social Media: Children
Commons · Question 111407 · Tabled 5 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of children under the age of 13 having personal social media profiles including public profile pictures on their safety.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 17 Feb 2026
To help companies comply with their duties under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom published guidance on the risks of illegal content and content to children as part of the Illegal Content Codes and Protection of Children Codes. The guidance notes the risks as...