Nandy signals more online safety curbs beyond under-16s ban

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 17:42 · Archive

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the government's planned ban on under-16s accessing social media is only a starting point for further online regulation.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has warned that the government's announced ban on under-16s accessing social media platforms is not the end of its online safety crackdown. Nandy described the ban as a 'staging post' and signalled further regulation of technology firms is planned. She also acknowledged 'a problem' with Ofcom's ability to enforce online safety rules.

How it is being reported

• Lisa Nandy admits ‘problem’ with Ofcom enforcement of online safety rulesCity AM · 30 Sept, 15:02
• Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety driveThe Guardian · 30 Sept, 06:00

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