Written question asked by Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Social Media: Children
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) age-assurance technologies, and (2) any improvements in such technologies required to implement their proposed social media restrictions.
- Answer
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Age assurance technologies play an important role in ensuring that platforms are providing an age-appropriate experience for children on their services.
Ofcom has agreed to launch a rapid assessment of what constitutes highly effective age assurance for establishing whether someone is over 16. Ahead of this, Ofcom are set to publish a report on the effectiveness of age assurance by July 2026, which will help broaden our evidence base and inform future policy options.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL1119
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Children Protection Safety Social media Age assurance
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- 2026-07-02 17:19:01 +0100
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