Select Committee · Communications and Digital Committee
The Online Safety Act: implementation and impact
Status: Open
Opened: 27 Jul 2026
Inquiry scope
This inquiry will examine whether the Online Safety Act has begun to make online services safer for UK users. The Committee will consider Ofcom's implementation and enforcement of the Act's provisions, the changes made by regulated online services, and what further action may be needed to improve the UK's online safety regime. Please note that the Committee is unable to consider or assist with individual cases, complaints or reporting. Lists of organisations and helplines that may be able to provide support are available at the following websites: https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/need-help https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-reporting/ https://www.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/useful-contacts-for-fraud-cyber-crime-advice/Oral evidence sessions
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Dame Rachel de Souza DBE · Children's Commissioner | Children's Commissioner for England | 1 |
| Mark Bunting · Director of Online Safety Strategy Delivery | Ofcom | 1 |
| Oliver Griffiths · Group Director, Online Safety | Ofcom | 1 |
| Suzanne Cater · Enforcement Director | Ofcom | 1 |