2022-09-08
I have submitted my letter of resignation to the outgoing Prime Minister. I am humbled that Liz Truss extended her confidence in me by asking me to remain as Secretary of State for DCMS. I will always show her the same loyalty and support I have to @BorisJohnson. Onwards! https://twitter.com/...
Financial Times
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss confirms she wants to dilute the draft Online Safety Bill, focusing on protecting minors while making sure free speech is allowed
Financial Times :
2022-07-14
Which part of the bill legislates for hurt feelings, Kemi? https://twitter.com/...
Politico
Source: UK's Online Safety Bill is expected to be dropped from parliamentary schedule next week, delaying it until the fall, after Boris Johnson's resignation
LONDON — Progress on Britain's proposed new content regulation law is expected to be delayed until the fall …
2022-03-18
It's a momentous day in the digital age. Years in the making, and with countless improvements to strengthen the legislation, today the Government is introducing its world-first Online Safety Bill to Parliament. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ ...
Sky News
The UK's Online Safety Bill, introduced to Parliament in hopes of sensible reform, is an unworkable compromise whose basic elements are shrouded in confusion
Even after years of debate, there remain substantive differences of opinion about the nature and purpose of the bill …
2022-03-17
Our manifesto pledge had a crucial second part to the Online Safety Bill: to defend freedom of expression. In particular, recognise and defend the invaluable role of a free press. This Bill will make that happen. https://www.conservativehome.com/ ...
The Information
Tech execs may face criminal prosecution or jail time for not abiding by Ofcom's decisions two months after the UK's Online Safety Bill passes and takes effect
Executives from Facebook parent Meta Platforms, TikTok and other big tech companies would face the prospect of jail time under sweeping …
2022-03-09
Scams don't just destroy people's finances - they have a devastating impact on people's mental health and self-esteem. We've heard the call so now we're ensuring scam adverts are covered by the Online Safety Bill. 👉 https://www.gov.uk/... https://twitter.com/...
Financial Times
The UK government expands the Online Safety Bill to compel social media services and search engines to restrict fraudulent ads, including “catfishing” scams
Patricia Nilsson / Financial Times :
2022-03-05
I thank @Meta in responding to my call to remove RT and Sputnik from their platforms in the UK. It is important that we do all we can to tackle propaganda pushed by Putin's Russia. https://twitter.com/...
Sky News
Facebook and Instagram to block RT and Sputnik in the UK, complying with a government request; Twitter and TikTok have not yet responded to the UK's request
2022-03-02
This is good. Let's keep up the pressure. https://twitter.com/...
MacRumors
Apple pauses all product sales in Russia, removes RT News and Sputnik News from the App Store outside Russia, and disables Apple Maps' live traffic in Ukraine
Apple today confirmed that it has stopped all product sales from its online website in Russia, which means customers in Russia …
2021-12-14
I'd like to thank the @OnlineSafetyCom for its work. The government will consider its recommendations carefully and incorporate them where we feel the Bill can be strengthened further to make Britain the safest place to go online, while protecting free speech. https://twitter.com/...
BBC
UK MPs propose changes to the UK's Online Safety Bill, including adding more offenses and fines, mandating tech firms appoint a “safety controller”, and more
New criminal offences and major changes have been proposed in the UK's landmark Online Safety Bill, which seeks to regulate social media and tech giants.
Our groundbreaking Bill will require tech firms and social media companies to take responsibility to protect their users - especially children - from a full range of illegal and harmful content. Crucially the new legislation will hold big tech to account if they fail to act.
BBC
UK MPs propose changes to the UK's Online Safety Bill, including adding more offenses and fines, mandating tech firms appoint a “safety controller”, and more
New criminal offences and major changes have been proposed in the UK's landmark Online Safety Bill, which seeks to regulate social media and tech giants.