Services already have to comply with their duties to keep children safe. If they do not comply, Ofcom has powers of enforcement set out, which require app stores to remove applications that are harmful to children. We think this already addresses the point, but I am happy to continue discussing it offline with the noble Lord, my noble friend and others who want to explore how. As I say, we think this is already covered. A more general duty here would risk distracting from Ofcom’s existing priorities.
Online Safety Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 25 April 2023.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Online Safety Bill.
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