Websites could be fined or blocked in the UK if they fail to tackle “online harms” such as child abuse or radicalisation under government proposals which have been unveiled.
The National Crime Agency and the head of Counter Terrorism Policing in the UK have both welcomed the Online Harms Paper, which was published for consultation on Monday, 8 April.
My statement welcoming the publication of the Government's white paper on Online Harms. I look forward to continuing to work with the Government to ensure that the UK has the world leading framework of online regulation that users deserve. pic.twitter.com/e5RVXH3lmK
— Damian Collins (@DamianCollins) April 8, 2019