Ofcom could be given the power to fine social media companies in a bid to protect youngsters from 'harmful' content online
Ofcom could be given the power to fine social media companies in a bid to protect youngsters from"harmful" content online.
The regulator does not currently have the ability to take action over material on websites like Facebook and YouTube, but the government is considering expanding its remit beyond more traditional media., the Home Office and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport drew up proposals on online harms that would see social media firms become legally required to protect users, with bosses potentially held personally liable if they do not comply.
The DCMS said the move would allow the UK to meet its obligations to the EU regarding online safety, which members must have complied with by September 2020.A spokesman said:"The directive proposed a number of appropriate measures to protect minors and the general public from harmful content. "The government has proposed that Ofcom is given interim powers to regulate video-sharing platform services and ensure they comply with minimum standards set out in the AVMSD by the transposition deadline - 19 September 2020. We are currently consulting on this approach."
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