Internet: Safety
2026-06-17 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 11229 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Online Safety Act's crisis response provisions.
Answer
On 18 June, the Government laid amendments to Ofcom's Codes of Practice under the Online Safety Act (OSA) to strengthen platforms’ response to crises. We expect these measures to be implemented in autumn 2026. These measures strengthen expectations on pla...