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Written question asked by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 24 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Internet: Advertising

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, for what reason the fraudulent advertising duty in the Online Safety Bill is not being applied to Category 2(b) firms; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

We introduced the Online Safety Bill to Parliament on 17 March. We have designed the Online Safety Bill to be proportionate and risk-based.

The Bill will ensure that people using the largest platforms and where there is greatest risk of harm are protected from scams, and ensure these services do not profit from illegal activity.

The Online Advertising Programme will build on this duty and examine the whole ecosystem to provide a holistic review of the regulatory framework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
146538
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Advertising Fraud Internet
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk