Written question asked by Jess Asato (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Social Media: Intimate Image Abuse
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department has taken to support platform compliance with Ofcom's guidance entitled A Safe Life Online for Women and Girls; and by what metrics she plans to measure the impact of that guidance.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State has been clear that the government expects platforms to implement Ofcom's guidance by the end of the year and has engaged directly with platforms to communicate this message. Ofcom plans to publish a report on platform's compliance with the guidance and the Secretary of State has encouraged Ofcom to do this as soon as possible.
Ministers have regular meetings with Cabinet colleagues on a range of subjects, including online safety for women and girls.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 5694
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Women Ofcom Intimate image abuse Social media
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- 2026-06-09 17:28:37 +0100
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