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Thirteenth Report - Preparedness for online safety regulation
Public Accounts Committee
HC 73
Published 21 February 2024
Government response
Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Thirteenth report from Session 2023-24 · published 3 May 2024
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Ofcom will use engagement-first approach for non-compliance, resorting to enforcement for serious risks.
Conclusion
Ofcom explained that, where non-compliance issues arise, it will approach services with an engagement-first attitude and would not normally move straight to enforcement. It described a recent example of its engagement with an overseas-based website about how to commit suicide.29 …
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Government Response Summary
The response states that Ofcom expects services to engage constructively and will use enforcement powers appropriately, guided by its regulatory principles. Ofcom's approach is detailed in its draft enforcement guidance, which it plans to publish in late 2024.
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