Written question asked by Liam Conlon (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Internet: Children
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that parents and carers understand the new protections for children under the Online Safety Act 2023.
- Answer
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The government recognises the vital role parents and carers play in supporting children’s online safety. Under the Online Safety Act (the ‘Act’), as of July, platforms are now required to protect children from harmful content and provide age-appropriate experiences. The government will continue to build on the Act to ensure digital environments are safe for children.
Additionally, Ofcom have released a guide for parents outlining how their new measures can help children to be safer online. This includes tips on what parents can do to protect their children online and links to a range of helpful resources from other organisations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 75257
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Children Carers Internet Parents Safety
- Legislation
- Online Safety Act 2023
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- 2025-09-17 15:36:26 +0100
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