Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 35
35
Accepted
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Tech and social media companies play vital role in designing fraud out of systems.
Conclusion
Tech and social media companies have a vital role to play in designing fraud out of their systems to help prevent so many frauds from being conducted online.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the vital role of tech and social media companies in preventing online fraud. It intends for the Home Office to launch a tech and online charter with industry next year, outlining public and private actions to drive down fraud in these sectors.
Paragraph Reference:
138
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government agrees with the recommendation of the Committee that further charters, including with social media and tech companies, are an important programme of work. The Home Office is intending to launch a tech and online charter with industry, next year, which will include public and private actions that will drive down fraud in these sectors and improve collaborative working. The Government will outline its approach to future charters in its upcoming Fraud Strategy.