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Online Safety Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 September 2023. It occurred during Debate on bills on Online Safety Bill.

Moved by

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

7: Clause 101, page 91, line 23, leave out from “that” to end of line 26 and insert “a person authorised by OFCOM is able to view remotely—”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment changes the wording of one of OFCOM’s information powers. The power now refers to viewing information remotely, rather than remotely accessing a service; the power is exercisable by a person authorised by OFCOM; and the power may only be exercised in relation to information as mentioned in Clause 101(3)(a) and (b).

8: Clause 101, page 91, line 29, leave out “the” and insert “a”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment and the next amendment in my name make minor drafting changes in connection with the first amendment of Clause 101 in my name.

9: Clause 101, page 91, line 30, after “generated” insert “by a service”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment and the preceding amendment in my name make minor drafting changes in connection with the first amendment of Clause 101 in my name.

10: Clause 101, page 93, line 5, at end insert—

“(7A) The reference in subsection (3) to a person authorised by OFCOM is to a person authorised by OFCOM in writing for the purposes of notices that impose requirements of a kind mentioned in that subsection, and such a person must produce evidence of their identity if requested to do so by a person in receipt of such a notice.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment explains what is meant by the reference in Clause 101(3) to a person authorised by OFCOM.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

832 c460 

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber
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