Internet: Safety

(asked on 18th November 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

What steps the Government is taking to help tackle harmful content online that encourages or assists suicide.


Answered by
Chris Philp Portrait
Chris Philp
Minister of State (Home Office)
This question was answered on 18th November 2021

The draft Online Safety Bill will make companies more accountable for protecting people online, with all platforms having to identify and remove content that encourages suicide.

They will also have to ensure children are prevented from accessing material which promotes suicide or self-harm.

If platforms fail in their duties under the Bill, they will face tough enforcement action including fines of up to 10% of global annual qualifying turnover.

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