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United Kingdom · Question · Written question

UIN 76763

Internet: Journalism

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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11 September 2025

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16 September 2025 · Answer

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16 September 2025

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2023 on (a) Wikipedia and (b) news reporting sites.

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  1. 11 September 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2023 on (a) Wikipedia and (b) news reporting sites.

    Source: Commons

  2. 16 September 2025

    Answer

    The Online Safety Act covers services where users post content or interact online, requiring sites like Wikipedia to address illegal material and protect children where necessary. Ofcom must ensure that the duties are proportionate and appropriate for the...

    Source: Written answer

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