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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Internet: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to Answer of 17 February 2026 to Question 111407, whether the consultation will include policy proposals relating to the visibility of children’s a) profile images and b) public biographical information.

Answer

Our landmark consultation on measures to protect children and enrich their online wellbeing launched on 2nd March. This is open to the public, industry and civil society to respond to. We have also published parent and child versions to ensure all voices are reflected.

Measures in the consultation include implementing a minimum age to access certain social media and gaming platforms and limiting children’s access to ‘risky’ functionalities like livestreaming, location sharing and connecting with strangers. Respondents have the opportunity to list any other features they think should be age-restricted, which could include children’s public profile images and biographical information.

The consultation closes on 26 May. We will respond by the summer.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115681
Session
2024-26
Related items
Social Media: Children
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Children Information Internet Public consultation Photographs
Link
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