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2nd Report – Social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
HC 441
Published 11 July 2025
Government response
3rd Special Report - Social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms: Government and Ofcom responses · published 17 Oct 2025
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Accepted in Part
Mandate Ofcom's crisis protocol to hold all online services accountable for misinformation spread
Conclusion
We welcome Ofcom’s consultation on a ‘crisis response protocol’ for companies to follow in response to events such as the 2024 unrest. The protocol should directly address misinformation by including all online services at risk of contributing to the spread …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the need for a crisis response protocol and states that Ofcom, as the independent regulator, is best placed to consider the recommendation, confirming that its consultation will include proposals for such a protocol covering real-time monitoring, law enforcement engagement, and operational differences for high-risk providers.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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