The Bill, which has previously drawn criticism from MPs, charities and organisations supporting vulnerable children, over claims it “does not go far enough” to protect young people.
Following a second reading of the Bill in parliament on 18 March, CYP Now looks at five key elements aimed at protecting children from online harm and exploitation:
Tighter regulations around illegal content
The Bill introduces new rules for social media firms to remove illegal content including child exploitation and material relating to terrorism.
Search engines will also have to adhere to new duties to minimise the presentation of harmful search results to users.
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