Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Purposes of Act
“Purposes of Act
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Proposed amendments
928 amendments across 175 provisions
Clause 1 3
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Introduction
“Introduction
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Amendment text
In subsection (2)(a), after “characteristic” insert “, or a combination of characteristics”
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Clause 3 7
Amendment text
at end insert—
an internet service, other than a regulated user-to-user service or search service, that meets the child user condition and enables or promotes harmful activity and content as set out in Schedule (Online harms to children).”
an internet service, other than a regulated user-to-user service or search service, that meets the child user condition and enables or promotes harmful activity and content as set out in Schedule (Online harms to children).”
Amendment text
at end insert “or an internet service within subsection (4)(d)”
Amendment text
leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert “the service has at least one million monthly United Kingdom users.”
Amendment text
after second “service” insert “or an internet service within subsection (4)(d)”
Amendment text
leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert “a notice given by OFCOM to the provider of the service under this subsection has effect.”
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The Secretary of State must make regulations making provision about how the number of a service’s monthly United Kingdom users is to be determined for the purposes of subsection (5).”
The Secretary of State must make regulations making provision about how the number of a service’s monthly United Kingdom users is to be determined for the purposes of subsection (5).”
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For further provision about notices under subsection (6), see section (Further provision about notices under section 3(6)).”
For further provision about notices under subsection (6), see section (Further provision about notices under section 3(6)).”
Clause 4 4
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This Act does not apply in relation to moderation actions taken, or not taken, by users of a Part 3 service.”
This Act does not apply in relation to moderation actions taken, or not taken, by users of a Part 3 service.”
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““moderation action” means—
““moderation action” means—
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Further provision about notices under section 3(6)
“Further provision about notices under section 3(6)
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Removal of exemption
“Removal of exemption
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Clause 5 1
Amendment text
leave out “section 54” and insert “sections 54 to (“Priority content that is harmful to children”)”
Clause 6 14
Amendment text
at end insert “, and
the duty about record-keeping set out in section 19(8A).”
the duty about record-keeping set out in section 19(8A).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
the duty about illegal content risk assessments set out in section 9(8A),
the duty about illegal content risk assessments set out in section 9(8A),
Amendment text
at end insert “(2) to (10)”
Amendment text
at end insert “(2) to (6)”
Amendment text
at end insert “(2) to (8)”
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at end insert—
the duties on regulated provider pornographic content set out in section 72.”
the duties on regulated provider pornographic content set out in section 72.”
Amendment text
after “services” insert “that are not Category 2A services”
Amendment text
at end insert—
if the service is a Category 2A service not likely to be accessed by children, the duties set out in Chapter 3 referred to in section 20(2) and (3A);
if the service is a Category 2A service not likely to be accessed by children, the duties set out in Chapter 3 referred to in section 20(2) and (3A);
Amendment text
after “service” insert “is not a Category 2A service and”
Amendment text
after “service” insert “is not a Category 2A service and”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Providers of regulated user-to-user services are required to comply with duties under subsections (2) to (6) for each such service which they provide to the extent that is proportionate and technically feasible without making fundamental changes to the nature of the service (for example, by removing or weakening end-to-end encryption on an end-to-end encrypted service).”
Providers of regulated user-to-user services are required to comply with duties under subsections (2) to (6) for each such service which they provide to the extent that is proportionate and technically feasible without making fundamental changes to the nature of the service (for example, by removing or weakening end-to-end encryption on an end-to-end encrypted service).”
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All providers of combined services that are Category 2A services must comply with the following duties in relation to the search engine of each such service which they provide—
All providers of combined services that are Category 2A services must comply with the following duties in relation to the search engine of each such service which they provide—
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at end insert—
the duties about assessments related to adult user empowerment set out in section (Assessment duties: user empowerment),”
the duties about assessments related to adult user empowerment set out in section (Assessment duties: user empowerment),”
Amendment text
leave out “duty about record-keeping set out in section 19(9)” and insert “duties about record-keeping set out in section 19(8A) and (9)”
Clause 8 2
Amendment text
after “governance,” insert “terms of service,”
Amendment text
after “19(2)” insert “and (8A)”
Clause 9 5
Amendment text
at end insert “(as indicated by the headings).”
Amendment text
leave out “all”
Amendment text
leave out “prevent individuals from” and insert “protect individuals from harms arising due to them”
Amendment text
leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert “take down illegal content, swiftly after the provider is specifically alerted to the presence of that content and its illegality, or becomes aware of it in any other way”.
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at end insert—
A duty to summarise in the terms of service the findings of the most recent illegal content risk assessment of a service (including as to levels of risk and as to nature, and severity, of potential harm to individuals).”
A duty to summarise in the terms of service the findings of the most recent illegal content risk assessment of a service (including as to levels of risk and as to nature, and severity, of potential harm to individuals).”
Clause 10 6
Amendment text
after “services” insert “and application stores”
Amendment text
leave out paragraphs (a) to (h) and insert—
the level of risk that children who are users of the service encounter the harms as outlined in Schedule (Online harms to children) by means of the service;
the level of risk that children who are users of the service encounter the harms as outlined in Schedule (Online harms to children) by means of the service;
Amendment text
after “governance,” insert “terms of service,”
Amendment text
after “19(2)” insert “and (8A)”
Amendment text
after “8” insert “and, in the case of services likely to be accessed by children which are Category 1 services, the duties about assessments set out in section (Assessment duties: user empowerment)”
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at end insert—
features, functionalities or behaviours (including those enabled or created by the design or operation of the service) that are harmful to children”
features, functionalities or behaviours (including those enabled or created by the design or operation of the service) that are harmful to children”
Clause 11 36
Amendment text
after “services” insert “and application stores”
Amendment text
at end insert “(as indicated by the headings).”
Amendment text
at beginning insert “eliminate,”
Amendment text
leave out “presented by content that is harmful to children”
Amendment text
at end insert—
uphold children’s rights per the United Kingdom’s obligations as a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), with reference to General Comment No. 25 (2021) from the Committee on the Rights of the Child on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment.”
uphold children’s rights per the United Kingdom’s obligations as a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), with reference to General Comment No. 25 (2021) from the Committee on the Rights of the Child on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment.”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3)
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at end insert—
prevent children from encountering, by means of the service, paid-for advertising content which has been optimised for them using any personal data other than their age, gender or location.”
prevent children from encountering, by means of the service, paid-for advertising content which has been optimised for them using any personal data other than their age, gender or location.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to summarise in the terms of service the findings of the most recent children’s risk assessment of a service (including as to levels of risk and as to nature, and severity, of potential harm to children).”
A duty to summarise in the terms of service the findings of the most recent children’s risk assessment of a service (including as to levels of risk and as to nature, and severity, of potential harm to children).”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
at end insert—
“, except for pornographic content where age verification must always be applied, notwithstanding section 3(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003.”
“, except for pornographic content where age verification must always be applied, notwithstanding section 3(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003.”
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at end insert—
the benefits of the service to children’s rights and well-being.”
the benefits of the service to children’s rights and well-being.”
Amendment text
leave out “from content that is harmful to children”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (14)
Amendment text
at end insert—
When designing or implementing such systems or processes as are deemed necessary to allow a conclusion under subsection (16) to be reached, the provider must have regard to the possibility of a user based in the United Kingdom using software or other services, including (but not limited to) virtual private networks, to disguise their country of origin when attempting to access the service (or relevant part of it).”
When designing or implementing such systems or processes as are deemed necessary to allow a conclusion under subsection (16) to be reached, the provider must have regard to the possibility of a user based in the United Kingdom using software or other services, including (but not limited to) virtual private networks, to disguise their country of origin when attempting to access the service (or relevant part of it).”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Offence of failing to comply with a relevant duty
“Offence of failing to comply with a relevant duty
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duties on providers of video game services
“Duties on providers of video game services
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Adult risk assessment duties
“Adult risk assessment duties
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Amendment text
at end insert—
mitigate the impact of harm to children in different age groups presented by features, functionalities or behaviours enabled or created by the design or operation of the service.”
mitigate the impact of harm to children in different age groups presented by features, functionalities or behaviours enabled or created by the design or operation of the service.”
Amendment text
leave out “(for example, by using age verification)”
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at end insert—
protect children in age groups judged to be at risk of harm from features, functionalities or behaviours enabled or created by the design or operation of the service”
protect children in age groups judged to be at risk of harm from features, functionalities or behaviours enabled or created by the design or operation of the service”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The duty set out in subsection (3)(a) requires a provider to use age verification or age estimation (or both) to prevent children of any age from encountering primary priority content that is harmful to children which the provider identifies on the service.
The duty set out in subsection (3)(a) requires a provider to use age verification or age estimation (or both) to prevent children of any age from encountering primary priority content that is harmful to children which the provider identifies on the service.
Amendment text
At end insert—
If the duty in subsection (3)(a) relates to pornographic content, the duty applies regardless of the size and capacity of a service.”
If the duty in subsection (3)(a) relates to pornographic content, the duty applies regardless of the size and capacity of a service.”
Amendment text
leave out from beginning to “may” in line 2 and insert “Age verification or age estimation to identify who is or is not a child user or which age group a child user is in are examples of measures which (if not required by subsection (3A))”
Amendment text
leave out “this section” and insert “section 11”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
leave out “this section” and insert “section 11”
Amendment text
leave out “subsections (3)(b)” and insert “section 11(3)(b)”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (15)
Amendment text
leave out “subsections (3)” and insert “section 11(3)”
Amendment text
leave out “this section” and insert “section 11”
Amendment text
leave out from “if” to “the” in line 29 and insert “age verification or age estimation is used on the service with”
Amendment text
after “In” insert “section 11 and”
Amendment text
leave out “this section” and insert “section 11”
Amendment text
Divide Clause 11 into two clauses, the first (Safety duties protecting children) to consist of subsections (1) to (11) and the second (Safety duties protecting children: interpretation) to consist of subsections (12) to (19)
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Assessment duties: user empowerment
“Assessment duties: user empowerment
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Amendment text
In subsection (5)(d), after “characteristic” insert “, or a combination of characteristics,”
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Clause 12 38
Amendment text
leave out “if they wish to increase their control over” and insert “to control”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to ensure that all features included in a service in compliance with the duty set out in subsection (2) apply their safest settings by default.”
A duty to ensure that all features included in a service in compliance with the duty set out in subsection (2) apply their safest settings by default.”
Amendment text
leave out “made available to” and insert “in operation for”
Amendment text
leave out “take advantage of” and insert “disapply”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (6)
Amendment text
at end insert “, or content the provenance of which cannot be authenticated”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (7)
Amendment text
after “to” insert “effectively”
Amendment text
at end insert “, and to enable them to see whether another user is verified or non-verified.”
Amendment text
leave out “or (12)” and insert “(12) or (12A)”
Amendment text
leave out from “any” to the end of line 12 and insert “protected characteristics in section 4 of the Equality Act 2010.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
For the purposes of this section, discussion or criticism of matters relating to a characteristic included in subsection (11) or (12) is not to be taken of itself as content within those subsections.”
For the purposes of this section, discussion or criticism of matters relating to a characteristic included in subsection (11) or (12) is not to be taken of itself as content within those subsections.”
Amendment text
leave out from “who” to end of line 21 and insert “—
is an individual, whether in the United Kingdom or outside it, and
is an individual, whether in the United Kingdom or outside it, and
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at end insert—
Content is within this subsection if it is content harmful to adults, as assessed under section (Adult risk assessment duties).”
Content is within this subsection if it is content harmful to adults, as assessed under section (Adult risk assessment duties).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Services to which these duties apply must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the extent to which they have carried out the duties in this section including in each assessment material changes from the previous assessment such as new or removed user empowerment features.
Services to which these duties apply must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the extent to which they have carried out the duties in this section including in each assessment material changes from the previous assessment such as new or removed user empowerment features.
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at end insert—
Within the period of six months beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, the Secretary of State must lay before both Houses of Parliament a statement confirming whether any duties under this section should also be applied in relation to child users.”
Within the period of six months beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, the Secretary of State must lay before both Houses of Parliament a statement confirming whether any duties under this section should also be applied in relation to child users.”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Adult risk assessment duties
“Adult risk assessment duties
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Safety duties protecting adults
“Safety duties protecting adults
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duties to protect freedom of expression online
“Duties to protect freedom of expression online
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Amendment text
after “over” insert “individually each kind of content in subsection (10), (11) or (12) and any other”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“(2A) The duty in subsection (2) must be complied with in a manner so that—
“(2A) The duty in subsection (2) must be complied with in a manner so that—
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Amendment text
after “(2)” insert “(“control features”)”
Amendment text
leave out “easy to access” and insert “clear, easy to access and applied consistently”
Amendment text
at end insert “at no additional cost to the user”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to operate a service using a system or process which seeks to ensure that all registered adult users are offered the earliest possible opportunity, in relation to each control feature included in the service, to take a step indicating to the provider that—
A duty to operate a service using a system or process which seeks to ensure that all registered adult users are offered the earliest possible opportunity, in relation to each control feature included in the service, to take a step indicating to the provider that—
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Amendment text
leave out from “which” to “and” in line 13 and insert “control features are offered”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to summarise in the terms of service the findings of the most recent assessment of a service under section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the duty set out in subsection (2)).”
A duty to summarise in the terms of service the findings of the most recent assessment of a service under section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the duty set out in subsection (2)).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty—
A duty—
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Amendment text
at end insert “at no additional cost to the user”
Amendment text
leave out “subsection (2)” and insert “section 12(2)”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (a) and insert—
all the findings of the most recent assessment under section (Assessment duties: user empowerment), and”
all the findings of the most recent assessment under section (Assessment duties: user empowerment), and”
Amendment text
leave out “Subsection (2)” and insert “Section 12(2)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The duty set out in section 12(4A) applies in relation to all registered adult users, not just those who begin to use a service after that duty begins to apply.”
The duty set out in section 12(4A) applies in relation to all registered adult users, not just those who begin to use a service after that duty begins to apply.”
Amendment text
after “In” insert “section 12 and”
Amendment text
after “In” insert “section 12 and”
Amendment text
after first “of” insert “section 12 and”
Amendment text
at end insert—
See also, in relation to duties set out in section 12, section 18 (duties about freedom of expression and privacy).”
See also, in relation to duties set out in section 12, section 18 (duties about freedom of expression and privacy).”
Amendment text
Divide Clause 12 into two clauses, the first (User empowerment duties) to consist of subsections (1) to (7) and the second (User empowerment duties: interpretation) to consist of subsections (8) to (16)
Clause 13 4
Amendment text
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 13 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to include provisions in the terms of service specifying by what methods content present on the service is to be identified as content of democratic importance.”
A duty to include provisions in the terms of service specifying by what methods content present on the service is to be identified as content of democratic importance.”
Amendment text
after “(4)” insert “and (4A)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
In determining what is proportionate for the purposes of subsection (2), the size and capacity of the provider of a service, in particular, is relevant.”
In determining what is proportionate for the purposes of subsection (2), the size and capacity of the provider of a service, in particular, is relevant.”
Clause 14 5
Amendment text
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 14 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
at end insert—
In this section references to “taking action” in relation to content are to—
In this section references to “taking action” in relation to content are to—
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Amendment text
leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
leave out subsection (11)
Amendment text
leave out “subsection (2)(a)” and insert “this section”
Clause 15 5
Amendment text
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 15 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
at end insert—
In determining what is proportionate for the purposes of subsection (2), the size and capacity of the provider of a service, in particular, is relevant.”
In determining what is proportionate for the purposes of subsection (2), the size and capacity of the provider of a service, in particular, is relevant.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
regulated companies have reasonable grounds to believe that the content will be in the public interest.”
regulated companies have reasonable grounds to believe that the content will be in the public interest.”
Amendment text
After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—
“Health disinformation and misinformation
“Health disinformation and misinformation
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to inform users about accuracy of content on a service
“Duty to inform users about accuracy of content on a service
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Clause 16 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
Content that constitutes a fraudulent advertisement within the meaning of section 33.”
Content that constitutes a fraudulent advertisement within the meaning of section 33.”
Amendment text
leave out from “if” to “the” in line 28 and insert “age verification or age estimation is used on the service with”
Clause 17 6
Amendment text
at end insert—
provides for a notification to any user whose content has been removed or restricted, including the nature of the restriction, the length of time that the restriction will be in place, evidenced justification and information on how the user may appeal.”
provides for a notification to any user whose content has been removed or restricted, including the nature of the restriction, the length of time that the restriction will be in place, evidenced justification and information on how the user may appeal.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
complaints by users and affected persons about content present on a service which they consider to be content that constitutes a fraudulent advertisement within the meaning of section 33;”
complaints by users and affected persons about content present on a service which they consider to be content that constitutes a fraudulent advertisement within the meaning of section 33;”
Amendment text
at end insert—
section 33 (Duties about fraudulent advertising: Category 1 services);”
section 33 (Duties about fraudulent advertising: Category 1 services);”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM reviews of complaints systems
“OFCOM reviews of complaints systems
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Amendment text
leave out “11(3)” and insert “11(2) or (3)”
Amendment text
leave out from “if” to “the” in line 18 and insert “age verification or age estimation is used on the service with”
Clause 18 14
Amendment text
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 18 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to have regard to the importance of—
A duty to have regard to the importance of—
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Amendment text
at end insert “as defined under the Human Rights Act 1998 and its application to the United Kingdom.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
When deciding on, and implementing, safety measures and policies relating to the treatment of content that is misinformation or disinformation, a duty to have regard to the principles that—
When deciding on, and implementing, safety measures and policies relating to the treatment of content that is misinformation or disinformation, a duty to have regard to the principles that—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
For the purposes of subsection (3), Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Right to respect for private and family life) is to be treated as a statutory provision.”
For the purposes of subsection (3), Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Right to respect for private and family life) is to be treated as a statutory provision.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to —
A duty to —
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Amendment text
at end insert—
report to OFCOM how risks to freedom of expression will be mitigated, including by adapting content moderation or recommender systems, decision-making processes, the features or functioning of services, or their terms and conditions, and on how automated systems and algorithms will prevent bias against protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010.”
report to OFCOM how risks to freedom of expression will be mitigated, including by adapting content moderation or recommender systems, decision-making processes, the features or functioning of services, or their terms and conditions, and on how automated systems and algorithms will prevent bias against protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“references to freedom of expression are to the freedom to impart ideas, opinions or information (referred to in Article 10(1) of the Convention as it has effect for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998) by means of speech, writing or images (including in electronic form);”
“references to freedom of expression are to the freedom to impart ideas, opinions or information (referred to in Article 10(1) of the Convention as it has effect for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998) by means of speech, writing or images (including in electronic form);”
Amendment text
at end insert—
sections (Adult risk assessment duties) and (Safety duties protecting adults),”
sections (Adult risk assessment duties) and (Safety duties protecting adults),”
Amendment text
after “implementing,” insert “terms of service,”
Amendment text
after “implementing,” insert “terms of service,”
Amendment text
after “on” insert “terms of service,”
Amendment text
after “adopted” insert “terms of service,”
Amendment text
after second “the” insert “terms of service,”
Clause 19 11
Amendment text
at end insert “, including details about how the assessment was carried out and its findings.”
Amendment text
after “of” insert “all aspects of”
Amendment text
at end insert “(as indicated by the headings).”
Amendment text
leave out “all”
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
at end insert—
As soon as reasonably practicable after making a record of a risk assessment as required by subsection (2), or revising such a record, a duty to supply OFCOM with a copy of the record (in full).”
As soon as reasonably practicable after making a record of a risk assessment as required by subsection (2), or revising such a record, a duty to supply OFCOM with a copy of the record (in full).”
Amendment text
leave out lines 28 to 30
Amendment text
leave out subsections (4) and (5)
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to make and keep a written record, in an easily understandable form, of all aspects of every assessment under section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2)), including details about how the assessment was carried out and its findings.”
A duty to make and keep a written record, in an easily understandable form, of all aspects of every assessment under section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2)), including details about how the assessment was carried out and its findings.”
Amendment text
leave out “a risk assessment as required by subsection (2)” and insert “an assessment as required by subsection (2) or (8A)”
Amendment text
at end insert “, and (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users).”
Clause 20 9
Amendment text
at end insert—
Additional duties must be complied with by providers of particular kinds of regulated search services, as follows.”
Additional duties must be complied with by providers of particular kinds of regulated search services, as follows.”
Amendment text
at end insert “(2) to (6)”
Amendment text
at end insert “(2) to (8)”
Amendment text
leave out “and (3)” and insert “to (3A)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
All providers of Category 2A services must, in addition, comply with the duty about illegal content set out in section (Safety duties about illegal content: Category 2A services).”
All providers of Category 2A services must, in addition, comply with the duty about illegal content set out in section (Safety duties about illegal content: Category 2A services).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
For the meaning of “Category 2A service”, see section 86 (register of categories of services).”
For the meaning of “Category 2A service”, see section 86 (register of categories of services).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
All providers of regulated search services that are Category 2A services must comply with the following duties in relation to each such service which they provide—
All providers of regulated search services that are Category 2A services must comply with the following duties in relation to each such service which they provide—
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Amendment text
at end insert “(2) to (8)”
Amendment text
leave out “In addition,”
Clause 22 2
Amendment text
after “29(2)” insert “and (8A)”
Amendment text
after “governance,” insert “terms of service,”
Clause 23 10
Amendment text
at end insert “(as indicated by the headings).”
Amendment text
leave out “all”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
leave out “duties set out in subsections (2) and (3) apply” and insert “duty set out in subsection (2) applies”
Amendment text
leave out “require” and insert “requires”
Amendment text
leave out “a publicly available statement” and insert “terms of service”
Amendment text
leave out “a publicly available statement” and insert “terms of service”
Amendment text
leave out “publicly available statement” and insert “terms of service”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to summarise in a publicly available statement the findings of the most recent illegal content risk assessment of a service (including as to levels of risk and as to nature, and severity, of potential harm to individuals).”
A duty to summarise in a publicly available statement the findings of the most recent illegal content risk assessment of a service (including as to levels of risk and as to nature, and severity, of potential harm to individuals).”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Illegal content duty for Category 2A services
“Illegal content duty for Category 2A services
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Clause 24 3
Amendment text
leave out paragraphs (a) to (e) and insert—
the level of risk that children who are users of the service encounter the harms set out in Schedule (Online harms to children) by means of the service;
the level of risk that children who are users of the service encounter the harms set out in Schedule (Online harms to children) by means of the service;
Amendment text
after “governance,” insert “terms of service,”
Amendment text
after “29(2)” insert “and (8A)”
Clause 25 24
Amendment text
at end insert “(as indicated by the headings).”
Amendment text
at beginning insert “eliminate,”
Amendment text
leave out line 11
Amendment text
at end insert—
uphold children’s rights per the United Kingdom’s obligations as a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), with reference to General Comment No. 25 (2021) from the Committee on the Rights of the Child on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment.”
uphold children’s rights per the United Kingdom’s obligations as a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), with reference to General Comment No. 25 (2021) from the Committee on the Rights of the Child on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment.”
Amendment text
leave out “a publicly available statement” and insert “terms of service”
Amendment text
leave out “a publicly available statement” and insert “terms of service”
Amendment text
leave out “publicly available statement” and insert “terms of service”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to summarise in a publicly available statement the findings of the most recent children’s risk assessment of a service (including as to levels of risk and as to nature, and severity, of potential harm to children).”
A duty to summarise in a publicly available statement the findings of the most recent children’s risk assessment of a service (including as to levels of risk and as to nature, and severity, of potential harm to children).”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
at end insert—
“, except for pornographic content where age verification must always be applied, notwithstanding section 3(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003.”
“, except for pornographic content where age verification must always be applied, notwithstanding section 3(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003.”
Amendment text
leave out “from content that is harmful to children”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (12)
Amendment text
at end insert—
mitigate the impact of harm to children in different age groups presented by search functions that expose children to features, functionalities or behaviours that are harmful to children.”
mitigate the impact of harm to children in different age groups presented by search functions that expose children to features, functionalities or behaviours that are harmful to children.”
Amendment text
leave out “this section” and insert “section 25”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
leave out “this section” and insert “section 25”
Amendment text
leave out “subsection (3)(b)” and insert “section 25(3)(b)”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (13)
Amendment text
leave out “subsection (3)” and insert “section 25(3)”
Amendment text
leave out “this section” and insert “section 25”
Amendment text
leave out from “if” to “the” in line 6 and insert “age verification or age estimation is used on the service with”
Amendment text
after “In” insert “section 25 and”
Amendment text
leave out “this section” and insert “section 25”
Amendment text
Divide Clause 25 into two clauses, the first (Safety duties protecting children) to consist of subsections (1) to (9) and the second (Safety duties protecting children: interpretation) to consist of subsections (10) to (17)
Clause 26 1
Amendment text
at end insert—
Content that constitutes a fraudulent advertisement within the meaning of section 34.”
Content that constitutes a fraudulent advertisement within the meaning of section 34.”
Clause 27 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
complaints by users and affected persons about content present on a service which they consider to be content that constitutes a fraudulent advertisement within the meaning of section 34.”
complaints by users and affected persons about content present on a service which they consider to be content that constitutes a fraudulent advertisement within the meaning of section 34.”
Amendment text
leave out “25(3)” and insert “25(2) or (3)”
Clause 28 1
Amendment text
at end insert—
For the purposes of subsection (3), Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Right to respect for private and family life) is to be treated as a statutory provision.”
For the purposes of subsection (3), Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Right to respect for private and family life) is to be treated as a statutory provision.”
Clause 29 11
Amendment text
at end insert “, including details about how the assessment was carried out and its findings.”
Amendment text
after “of” insert “all aspects of”
Amendment text
at end insert “(as indicated by the headings).”
Amendment text
leave out “all”
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
leave out subsections (4) and (5)
Amendment text
at end insert—
As soon as reasonably practicable after making a record of a risk assessment as required by subsection (2), or revising such a record, a duty to supply OFCOM with a copy of the record (in full).”
As soon as reasonably practicable after making a record of a risk assessment as required by subsection (2), or revising such a record, a duty to supply OFCOM with a copy of the record (in full).”
Amendment text
leave out lines 39 to 41
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to promote users’ media literacy and safe use of the service
“Duty to promote users’ media literacy and safe use of the service
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“User media literacy promotion duties
“User media literacy promotion duties
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Amendment text
at end insert “,
and for the purposes of subsection (6), also includes the duties set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users).”
and for the purposes of subsection (6), also includes the duties set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users).”
Clause 30 4
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3) and insert—
The “child user condition” is met in relation to a service, or a part of a service, if it is likely to be accessed by children, meaning—
The “child user condition” is met in relation to a service, or a part of a service, if it is likely to be accessed by children, meaning—
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Amendment text
leave out from “if” to “the” in line 13 and insert “age verification or age estimation is used on the service with”
Amendment text
after “significant” insert “in itself or”
Amendment text
after second “service” insert “and means that there are more than a de minimis or insignificant number of children using the service”
Clause 31 1
Amendment text
leave out from “of” to “as” in line 2 and insert “age verification or age estimation that is used on the service”
Clause 33 1
Amendment text
at end insert—
provide a specified authority with specified information in a specified form related to the fraudulent advertisement and to the person who sought to place it on the service.”
provide a specified authority with specified information in a specified form related to the fraudulent advertisement and to the person who sought to place it on the service.”
Clause 34 1
Amendment text
at end insert—
provide a specified authority with specified information in a specified form related to the fraudulent advertisement and to the person who sought to place it on the service.”
provide a specified authority with specified information in a specified form related to the fraudulent advertisement and to the person who sought to place it on the service.”
Clause 35 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Suicide or self-harm content duties
“Suicide or self-harm content duties
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Clause 36 7
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
at end insert “including a code of practice describing measures for the purpose of compliance with the relevant duties so far as relating to violence against women and girls.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM must prepare and issue a code of practice for providers of Part 3 services describing measures recommended for the purpose of compliance with duties set out in section (Duty to promote users’ media literacy and safe use of the service).”
OFCOM must prepare and issue a code of practice for providers of Part 3 services describing measures recommended for the purpose of compliance with duties set out in section (Duty to promote users’ media literacy and safe use of the service).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
the Children’s Commissioner,
the Children’s Commissioner,
Amendment text
at end insert—
the advisory committee on disinformation and misinformation, and”
the advisory committee on disinformation and misinformation, and”
Amendment text
at end insert—
section (Duties to protect freedom of expression online),”
section (Duties to protect freedom of expression online),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
section 18 (freedom of expression and privacy).”
section 18 (freedom of expression and privacy).”
Clause 37 2
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression
“Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression
“Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression
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Clause 38 10
Amendment text
leave out “the draft to the Secretary of State” and insert “to the Secretary of State—
the draft, and
the draft, and
Amendment text
leave out subsections (2) to (8) and insert—
Upon receiving the draft code of practice from OFCOM, the Secretary of State must—
Upon receiving the draft code of practice from OFCOM, the Secretary of State must—
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Amendment text
leave out from beginning to second “the” in line 25
Amendment text
after “draft” insert “and statement submitted under subsection (1)(b)”
Amendment text
leave out “the draft to the Secretary of State” and insert “to the Secretary of State—
the draft, and
the draft, and
Amendment text
after “39” insert “(A1), (B1) or”
Amendment text
after “the draft” insert “and statement submitted under subsection (1)”
Amendment text
leave out “This section applies” and insert “Subsections (1) to (6) apply”
Amendment text
leave out “it applies” and insert “they apply”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Subsection (11) applies to—
Subsection (11) applies to—
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Clause 39 20
Amendment text
leave out “direct OFCOM to modify” and insert “write to OFCOM with observations on”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (a).
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (a) and insert—
have regard to the letter,”
have regard to the letter,”
Amendment text
after “direction” insert “(including how in revising the draft OFCOM have complied with the duty set out in section (Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression))”
Amendment text
leave out “or more further directions requiring OFCOM to modify” and insert “further letter providing observations on”
Amendment text
leave out “is satisfied that no further modifications to the draft are required” and insert “has received a draft from OFCOM (with or without modifications) following the Secretary of State’s letter”
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 39 and insert the following new Clause—
“Secretary of State’s observations on OFCOM codes of practice
“Secretary of State’s observations on OFCOM codes of practice
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Amendment text
at end insert—
The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice submitted under section 38(1) if the Secretary of State believes that modifications are required for the purpose of securing compliance with an international obligation of the United Kingdom.
The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to modify a draft of a code of practice submitted under section 38(1) if the Secretary of State believes that modifications are required for the purpose of securing compliance with an international obligation of the United Kingdom.
Amendment text
after second “a” insert “terrorism or CSEA”
Amendment text
leave out “public policy” and insert “national security or public safety”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (b) and insert—
for exceptional reasons relating to public health or relations with the government of a country outside the United Kingdom.”
for exceptional reasons relating to public health or relations with the government of a country outside the United Kingdom.”
Amendment text
at end insert “, and
must be published, except where the Secretary of State considers that doing so would have the effect mentioned in paragraph (b).”
must be published, except where the Secretary of State considers that doing so would have the effect mentioned in paragraph (b).”
Amendment text
After “published” insert “and laid before each House of Parliament as soon as reasonably practical”
Amendment text
at end insert—
In cases which the Secretary of State considers have the effect mentioned in subsection (5)(b), the Secretary of State must publish and lay before each House of Parliament as soon as reasonably practical a notification that a direction has been issued.
In cases which the Secretary of State considers have the effect mentioned in subsection (5)(b), the Secretary of State must publish and lay before each House of Parliament as soon as reasonably practical a notification that a direction has been issued.
Amendment text
after “direction” insert “(including how in revising the draft OFCOM have complied with the duty set out in section (Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression))”
Amendment text
at end insert—
publish the document, and”
publish the document, and”
Amendment text
after “subsection” insert “(A1), (B1),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The Secretary of State may not give more further directions than are necessary to achieve the objective set out in the original direction in relation to the draft code.”
The Secretary of State may not give more further directions than are necessary to achieve the objective set out in the original direction in relation to the draft code.”
Amendment text
leave out “When the Secretary of State is satisfied that no further modifications to the draft are required,”
Clause 40 4
Amendment text
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 40 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”
Amendment text
leave out “(1)(a)” and insert “(A1), (B1) or (1)(b)”
Amendment text
leave out “(b)” and insert “(a)”
Clause 43 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
On issuing the amendments of the code of practice, OFCOM must also issue a statement setting out how, in preparing the amendments, OFCOM have complied with the duty set out in section (Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression).”
On issuing the amendments of the code of practice, OFCOM must also issue a statement setting out how, in preparing the amendments, OFCOM have complied with the duty set out in section (Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
On issuing the amendments of the code of practice, OFCOM must also issue a statement setting out how, in preparing the amendments, OFCOM have complied with the duty set out in section (Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression).”
On issuing the amendments of the code of practice, OFCOM must also issue a statement setting out how, in preparing the amendments, OFCOM have complied with the duty set out in section (Codes of practice: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression).”
Clause 44 3
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
leave out subsections (5) to (7)
Clause 46 1
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Clause 47 3
Amendment text
after “29” insert “, except the duty set out in subsection (8A) of those sections”
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM must produce guidance for providers of Category 1 services to assist them in complying with their duties set out in section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2)).”
OFCOM must produce guidance for providers of Category 1 services to assist them in complying with their duties set out in section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2)).”
Amendment text
after “subsection” insert “(A1) or”
Clause 48 4
Amendment text
at end insert—
content within the categories of harms set out in Schedule (Online Harms to Children).
content within the categories of harms set out in Schedule (Online Harms to Children).
Amendment text
at end insert—
pornographic material that must be put behind age assurance as set out in section (Ofcom's guidance about age assurance).
pornographic material that must be put behind age assurance as set out in section (Ofcom's guidance about age assurance).
Amendment text
leave out “12(9)” and insert “(User empowerment duties: interpretation)”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s guidance about protecting women and girls
“OFCOM’s guidance about protecting women and girls
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Clause 49 10
Amendment text
at end insert—
Subsection (2)(e) does not apply in respect of a regulated user-to-user service which is operated by an organisation which—
Subsection (2)(e) does not apply in respect of a regulated user-to-user service which is operated by an organisation which—
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Amendment text
at end insert “where comments and reviews must include words and not exclusively other recognised digital forms of communication”
Amendment text
at end insert—
machine-generated content is to be regarded as user-generated content of a service if—
machine-generated content is to be regarded as user-generated content of a service if—
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Amendment text
at end insert “including user generated or controlled characters and objects with which user characters interact in visual or audio environments within which users interact”
Amendment text
after “bot” insert “or other automated tool”
Amendment text
leave out “bot’s functions” and insert “functions of the bot or tool”
Amendment text
after “bot” insert “or tool”
Amendment text
leave out “description” and insert “kind”
Amendment text
leave out from beginning to end of line 2 on page 50 and insert “, including where the publication of the content is effected or controlled by means of—
software or an automated tool or algorithm applied by the provider or by a person acting on behalf of the provider, or
software or an automated tool or algorithm applied by the provider or by a person acting on behalf of the provider, or
Amendment text
leave out sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iii) and insert—
is video or audio content that was originally published or broadcast by a recognised news publisher, and is not a clipped or edited form of such content (unless it is the recognised news publisher who has clipped or edited it), or
is video or audio content that was originally published or broadcast by a recognised news publisher, and is not a clipped or edited form of such content (unless it is the recognised news publisher who has clipped or edited it), or
Clause 50 6
Amendment text
leave out from “which” to end of line 30 on page 49 and insert “is a member of an approved regulator within the meaning of section 42 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013.”
Amendment text
at end insert “, and
is not a sanctioned entity (see subsection (3A)).”
is not a sanctioned entity (see subsection (3A)).”
Amendment text
after “complaints” insert “in a timely manner”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A “sanctioned entity” is an entity which—
A “sanctioned entity” is an entity which—
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Amendment text
leave out “and” and insert—
a member of an approved regulator as defined in section 42(2) of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (interpretative provisions), or”
a member of an approved regulator as defined in section 42(2) of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (interpretative provisions), or”
Amendment text
at end insert “drawn up by a regulator”
Clause 51 1
Amendment text
leave out sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iii) and insert—
is video or audio content that was originally published or broadcast by a recognised news publisher, and is not a clipped or edited form of such content (unless it is the recognised news publisher who has clipped or edited it), or
is video or audio content that was originally published or broadcast by a recognised news publisher, and is not a clipped or edited form of such content (unless it is the recognised news publisher who has clipped or edited it), or
Clause 52 2
Amendment text
leave out from “service” to “, or” in line 26 and insert “(for example, features, functionalities or settings included in compliance with the duty set out in section 12(2) or (6) (user empowerment))”
Amendment text
after second “the” insert “voluntary”
Clause 53 3
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
at end insert “, and these offences include those relating to modern slavery and trafficking in respect of children.”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Clause 54 14
Amendment text
leave out sub-paragraph (i)
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Content harmful to adults
“Content harmful to adults
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Amendment text
leave out “applies” and insert “and sections (“Primary priority content that is harmful to children”) and (“Priority content that is harmful to children”) apply”
Amendment text
leave out subsections (2) and (3)
Amendment text
after “children” insert “(see section (“Primary priority content that is harmful to children”))”
Amendment text
after “children” insert “(see section (“Priority content that is harmful to children”))”
Amendment text
leave out line 13
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (a)
Amendment text
leave out “is” and insert “and sections (“Primary priority content that is harmful to children”) and (“Priority content that is harmful to children”) are”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (9)
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
““Primary priority content that is harmful to children”
““Primary priority content that is harmful to children”
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
““Priority content that is harmful to children”
““Priority content that is harmful to children”
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Amendment text
In subsection (2), leave out “any” and insert “one or more”
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Amendment text
After subsection (9), insert—
Misinformation and disinformation content.
Misinformation and disinformation content.
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Clause 55 1
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 55
Clause 56 6
Amendment text
leave out subsection (1)
Amendment text
leave out “For so long as regulations are in force,”
Amendment text
leave out “the regulations” and insert “sections (“Primary priority content that is harmful to children”) and (“Priority content that is harmful to children”)”
Amendment text
leave out “the first statutory instrument containing regulations is made” and insert “this Act is passed”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Review: offences relating to animal torture content
“Review: offences relating to animal torture content
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Review: offences relating to animal trafficking
“Review: offences relating to animal trafficking
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Clause 57 5
Amendment text
leave out “must” and insert “may”
Amendment text
after “provided” insert “or other personal data to be processed”
Amendment text
after “verify” insert “at no additional cost to the user”
Amendment text
at end insert “and must offer users who have opted to verify their identity an option to make their verified status visible to other users”
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM may exempt a provider of a Category 1 service, or parts of a Category 1 service, from the duty set out in subsection (1), if it is proportionate to do so.”
OFCOM may exempt a provider of a Category 1 service, or parts of a Category 1 service, from the duty set out in subsection (1), if it is proportionate to do so.”
Clause 58 3
Amendment text
leave out subsections (2) and (3) and insert—
In producing the guidance (including revised or replacement guidance), OFCOM must have regard to—
In producing the guidance (including revised or replacement guidance), OFCOM must have regard to—
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM guidance about age assurance
“OFCOM guidance about age assurance
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Ofcom guidance about privacy and rights protection in user identification and age assurance or verification
“Ofcom guidance about privacy and rights protection in user identification and age assurance or verification
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Clause 59 6
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Clause 60 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
The regulations may also—
The regulations may also—
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Amendment text
leave out “the regulations” and insert “regulations under this section”
Clause 63 5
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “and content related to modern slavery and trafficking of children”
Clause 64 2
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Requirement on regulated services to maintain appropriate terms of service
“Requirement on regulated services to maintain appropriate terms of service
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Terms of service as a contract
“Terms of service as a contract
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Clause 65 6
Amendment text
leave out subsections (2) to (12)
Amendment text
at end insert “and with particular regard to the importance of free expression of content of democratic importance.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Category 2A services
“Category 2A services
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Provider assessment of duties under sections 64 and 65
“Provider assessment of duties under sections 64 and 65
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Amendment text
leave out from “service” to “down” in line 20 and insert “indicate (in whatever words) that the presence of a particular kind of regulated user-generated content is prohibited on the service, the provider takes”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The duties set out in this section do not apply to terms of service that restrict lawful expression or expression otherwise protected by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”
The duties set out in this section do not apply to terms of service that restrict lawful expression or expression otherwise protected by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”
Clause 66 2
Amendment text
leave out “Category 1” and insert “Part 3”
Amendment text
after “sections” insert “(Requirement on regulated services to maintain appropriate terms of service),”
Clause 67 4
Amendment text
leave out from “65(9),” to “and” in line 16 and insert “indicates (in whatever words) that the presence of content of that kind is prohibited on the service or that users’ access to content of that kind is restricted,”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“CHAPTER 3A
“CHAPTER 3A
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s guidance about duties set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users)
“OFCOM’s guidance about duties set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users)
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Amendment text
After subsection (1) insert—
OFCOM must produce guidance for coroners or, in Scotland, procurators fiscal, on all aspects of submitting a notice or request to OFCOM in accordance with subsections (1)(a) to (c) of section (OFCOM’s report in connection with investigation into a death) to exercise OFCOM's power to obtain information from providers about the use of a service by the deceased child.”
OFCOM must produce guidance for coroners or, in Scotland, procurators fiscal, on all aspects of submitting a notice or request to OFCOM in accordance with subsections (1)(a) to (c) of section (OFCOM’s report in connection with investigation into a death) to exercise OFCOM's power to obtain information from providers about the use of a service by the deceased child.”
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Clause 68 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
Before the date on which a provider is to make a transparency report publicly available, OFCOM may issue a notice to that provider instructing it not to make the report publicly available.
Before the date on which a provider is to make a transparency report publicly available, OFCOM may issue a notice to that provider instructing it not to make the report publicly available.
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (d) and insert—
be made publicly available, subject to appropriate redactions, on the date specified in the notice.”
be made publicly available, subject to appropriate redactions, on the date specified in the notice.”
Clause 69 3
Amendment text
at end insert—
how providers should publish transparency reports produced under section 68 (transparency reports about certain Part 3 services), including guidance on what information should be redacted, and how this should be done.”
how providers should publish transparency reports produced under section 68 (transparency reports about certain Part 3 services), including guidance on what information should be redacted, and how this should be done.”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Offence of failing to comply with a relevant duty
“Offence of failing to comply with a relevant duty
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Suicide or self-harm content duties
“Suicide or self-harm content duties
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Clause 70 7
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Age verification” is to be construed in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule (Effective age assurance) subject to the guidance of OFCOM under section (OFCOM guidance about age assurance).”
“Age verification” is to be construed in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule (Effective age assurance) subject to the guidance of OFCOM under section (OFCOM guidance about age assurance).”
Amendment text
at end insert “, which includes but is not limited to—
a video work in respect of which the video works authority has issued an 18 classification or R18 certificate,
a video work in respect of which the video works authority has issued an 18 classification or R18 certificate,
Amendment text
leave out subsection (2)
Amendment text
leave out lines 4 to 6 and insert “, including pornographic content published or displayed on the service by means of—
software or an automated tool or algorithm applied by the provider or by a person acting on behalf of the provider, or
software or an automated tool or algorithm applied by the provider or by a person acting on behalf of the provider, or
Amendment text
leave out from “than” to end of line 10 and insert “content within subsection (4A) or (4B).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Content is within this subsection if it—
Content is within this subsection if it—
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Amendment text
at end insert “and
references to pornographic content that is generated on the service by means of an automated tool or algorithm in response to a prompt by a user and is only visible or audible to that user (no matter for how short a time);”
references to pornographic content that is generated on the service by means of an automated tool or algorithm in response to a prompt by a user and is only visible or audible to that user (no matter for how short a time);”
Clause 71 1
Amendment text
after “content” insert “or pornographic content that is user-generated”
Clause 72 8
Amendment text
leave out “regulated provider”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to operate a service which—
A duty to operate a service which—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to operate a regulated service which does not contain any prohibited material, where “prohibited material” has the same meaning as in section 368E(3)(a) and section 368E(3)(b) of the Communications Act 2003 (harmful material).”
A duty to operate a regulated service which does not contain any prohibited material, where “prohibited material” has the same meaning as in section 368E(3)(a) and section 368E(3)(b) of the Communications Act 2003 (harmful material).”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (2) and insert—
A duty to ensure, by the use of age verification or age estimation (or both), that children are not normally able to encounter content that is regulated provider pornographic content in relation to the service.
A duty to ensure, by the use of age verification or age estimation (or both), that children are not normally able to encounter content that is regulated provider pornographic content in relation to the service.
Amendment text
leave out “A” and insert “In relation to the duty set out in subsection (2), a”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (a) and insert—
the kinds of age verification or age estimation used, and how they are used, and”
the kinds of age verification or age estimation used, and how they are used, and”
Amendment text
leave out from “on” to “has” in line 26 and insert “the kinds of age verification or age estimation and how they should be used,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A duty to summarise the written record in a publicly available statement, so far as the record concerns compliance with the duty set out in subsection (2), including details about which kinds of age verification or age estimation a provider is using and how they are used.”
A duty to summarise the written record in a publicly available statement, so far as the record concerns compliance with the duty set out in subsection (2), including details about which kinds of age verification or age estimation a provider is using and how they are used.”
Clause 73 4
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duties on providers of online marketplace services
“Duties on providers of online marketplace services
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Amendment text
leave out from “of” to end of line 37 and insert “kinds and uses of age verification and age estimation that are, or are not, highly effective at correctly determining whether or not a particular user is a child,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The guidance may elaborate on the following principles governing the use of age verification or age estimation for the purpose of compliance with the duty set out in section 72(2)—
The guidance may elaborate on the following principles governing the use of age verification or age estimation for the purpose of compliance with the duty set out in section 72(2)—
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Amendment text
After paragraph (2A)(c) insert—
the principle that adults and children have a right to privacy, and data used for estimating or verifying age should not be used for any other purpose;
the principle that adults and children have a right to privacy, and data used for estimating or verifying age should not be used for any other purpose;
Clause 74 4
Amendment text
leave out subsection (11)
Amendment text
leave out “threshold figure under section 77 is published” and insert “regulations under section 77 come into force (first threshold figure)”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (4) and insert—
Section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”) confers power on OFCOM to make regulations about the determination of a provider’s qualifying worldwide revenue, and the meaning of “qualifying period”, for the purposes of this Part.”
Section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”) confers power on OFCOM to make regulations about the determination of a provider’s qualifying worldwide revenue, and the meaning of “qualifying period”, for the purposes of this Part.”
Amendment text
leave out from “information” to end of line 5 and insert “as required by regulations made by OFCOM under section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”).”
Clause 76 1
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 76 and insert the following new Clause—
“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc
“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc
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Clause 77 6
Amendment text
leave out “threshold figure published” and insert “regulations made”
Amendment text
leave out from beginning to “at” and insert “Regulations specifying a threshold figure must be in force”
Amendment text
leave out “A” and insert “Regulations must provide that a”
Amendment text
leave out “to (3)” and insert “and (2)”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
leave out from “must” to “the” in line 3 and insert “make regulations specifying”
Clause 79 4
Amendment text
at end insert—
that the fees required under section 75 are sufficient to include funding by OFCOM of work by third parties to provide adequate media literacy resources pursuant to OFCOM’s duties under section 11 of the Communications Act 2003 (duty to promote media literacy) so far as relating to regulated services.”
that the fees required under section 75 are sufficient to include funding by OFCOM of work by third parties to provide adequate media literacy resources pursuant to OFCOM’s duties under section 11 of the Communications Act 2003 (duty to promote media literacy) so far as relating to regulated services.”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
leave out “published in accordance with” and insert “contained in regulations under”
Amendment text
leave out from “period”” to end of line 19 and insert “for the purposes of this Part, and”
Clause 80 1
Amendment text
leave out from “incurred” to end of line 27 and insert “before the first day of the initial charging year.”
Clause 82 6
Amendment text
at end insert “with reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duties of OFCOM under section 11 of the Communications Act 2003
“Duties of OFCOM under section 11 of the Communications Act 2003
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Amendment text
leave out “presented by content”
Amendment text
leave out “or 3” and insert “, 3 or 3A”
Amendment text
leave out line 37
Amendment text
leave out “or 3” and insert “, 3 or 3A”
Clause 84 4
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duties in respect of other public bodies
“Duties in respect of other public bodies
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“General duties in relation to privacy
“General duties in relation to privacy
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM guidance: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression
“OFCOM guidance: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM guidance: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression
“OFCOM guidance: duty to have special regard to freedom of expression
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Clause 86 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Provisional re-categorisation of a Part 3 service
“Provisional re-categorisation of a Part 3 service
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Clause 89 4
Amendment text
at end insert—
the risks of harm to adults from content on Part 3 services other than those described in subsections (a) and (b);”
the risks of harm to adults from content on Part 3 services other than those described in subsections (a) and (b);”
Amendment text
at end insert—
the risk of future harm to individuals in the United Kingdom from the operation of Part 3 services;
the risk of future harm to individuals in the United Kingdom from the operation of Part 3 services;
Amendment text
at end insert—
must ensure all risk assessments of the risks to children have regard to the rights of children, as set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).”
must ensure all risk assessments of the risks to children have regard to the rights of children, as set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).”
Amendment text
after “governance,” insert “terms of service,”
Clause 91 10
Amendment text
at end insert—
the purpose of obtaining information relevant to the death of a child (as defined in section (Duties of OFCOM in certain cases where a child has died)(3)).”
the purpose of obtaining information relevant to the death of a child (as defined in section (Duties of OFCOM in certain cases where a child has died)(3)).”
Amendment text
leave out “(an “information notice”)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
provide information about the use of a service by a named individual.”
provide information about the use of a service by a named individual.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The power conferred by subsection (1) also includes power to require a person within any of paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (4) to take steps so that OFCOM are able to remotely access the service provided by the person, or remotely access equipment used by the service provided by the person, in order to view, in particular—
The power conferred by subsection (1) also includes power to require a person within any of paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (4) to take steps so that OFCOM are able to remotely access the service provided by the person, or remotely access equipment used by the service provided by the person, in order to view, in particular—
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Amendment text
At end insert—
Where OFCOM requires remote access under subsection (2A), they must—
Where OFCOM requires remote access under subsection (2A), they must—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
any duty set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users),”
any duty set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users),”
Amendment text
leave out “duty to promote”
Amendment text
leave out “duty” and insert “duties”
Amendment text
leave out “section 75 (duty to pay fees)” and insert “Part 6 (fees)”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Information in connection with an investigation into the death of a child
“Information in connection with an investigation into the death of a child
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Clause 92 3
Amendment text
at end insert—
“information relevant to the death of a child” has the same meaning as in section (Duties of OFCOM in certain cases where a child has died)(3);”
“information relevant to the death of a child” has the same meaning as in section (Duties of OFCOM in certain cases where a child has died)(3);”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A notice given under section 91(1) or (Information in connection with an investigation into the death of a child)(1) is referred to in this Act as an information notice.”
A notice given under section 91(1) or (Information in connection with an investigation into the death of a child)(1) is referred to in this Act as an information notice.”
Amendment text
leave out “provide the information” and insert “act”
Clause 94 6
Amendment text
at end insert “or a regulator or self-regulatory body”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report) requires OFCOM to exercise the power in subsection (3) for the purpose of assisting OFCOM in connection with a notice under section 111(1).”
Section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report) requires OFCOM to exercise the power in subsection (3) for the purpose of assisting OFCOM in connection with a notice under section 111(1).”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
leave out “any” and insert “either”
Amendment text
at end insert—
section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2));”
section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2));”
Amendment text
at end insert—
section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users);”
section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users);”
Clause 97 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Amendment of Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
“Amendment of Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
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Clause 103 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Co-operation and disclosure of information: UK regulators
“Co-operation and disclosure of information: UK regulators
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Clause 104 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Co-operation and disclosure of information: UK regulators
“Co-operation and disclosure of information: UK regulators
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Clause 105 1
Amendment text
at end insert—
In subsection (3), after paragraph (h) insert—
In subsection (3), after paragraph (h) insert—
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Clause 107 2
Amendment text
leave out “(2)” and insert “(3)”
Amendment text
leave out line 21 and insert—
Subsection (2) does not apply to information—”
Subsection (2) does not apply to information—”
Clause 110 10
Amendment text
after “so,” insert “and, in relation to encrypted messaging services, if relevant requirements under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 have been satisfied,”
Amendment text
leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
after “so,” insert “and, in relation to confidential journalistic material or material identifying journalistic sources, if the requirements under section (Confidential journalistic material or journalistic material identifying sources) (confidential journalistic material or journalistic material identifying sources) have been satisfied,”
Amendment text
leave out “or privately”
Amendment text
leave out “or privately”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A notice under subsection (1) may not impose a requirement relating to a service if the effect of that requirement would be to require the provider of the service to weaken or remove end-to-end encryption applied in relation to the service or part of the service.”
A notice under subsection (1) may not impose a requirement relating to a service if the effect of that requirement would be to require the provider of the service to weaken or remove end-to-end encryption applied in relation to the service or part of the service.”
Amendment text
leave out “relating to terrorism content present on a service” and insert “that relates to a user-to-user service (or to the user-to-user part of a combined service) and requires the use of technology in relation to terrorism content”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A notice under subsection (1) shall lapse at the end of the period of six months beginning with—
A notice under subsection (1) shall lapse at the end of the period of six months beginning with—
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Approval of notices under section 110(1) by a judge
“Approval of notices under section 110(1) by a judge
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Review of notices under section 110(1) by OFCOM
“Review of notices under section 110(1) by OFCOM
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Clause 111 5
Amendment text
at end insert–
A notice under subsection (1) may not impose a requirement relating to a service if the effect of that requirement would be to require the provider of the service to weaken or remove end-to-end encryption applied in relation to the service or part of the service.”
A notice under subsection (1) may not impose a requirement relating to a service if the effect of that requirement would be to require the provider of the service to weaken or remove end-to-end encryption applied in relation to the service or part of the service.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report), which requires OFCOM to obtain a skilled person’s report before giving a notice under subsection (1),”
section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report), which requires OFCOM to obtain a skilled person’s report before giving a notice under subsection (1),”
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 111 and insert the following new Clause—
“Notices to deal with terrorism content or CSEA content (or both)
“Notices to deal with terrorism content or CSEA content (or both)
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report
“Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Approval of notices by Judicial Commissioners
“Approval of notices by Judicial Commissioners
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Clause 112 5
Amendment text
at end insert—
in the case of a notice relating to a private messaging service, the level of risk of the use of the specified technology having an adverse impact on the privacy of users of that private messaging service;”
in the case of a notice relating to a private messaging service, the level of risk of the use of the specified technology having an adverse impact on the privacy of users of that private messaging service;”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (j) and insert—
whether what is sought to be achieved could reasonably be achieved by less intrusive measures than the specified technology.”
whether what is sought to be achieved could reasonably be achieved by less intrusive measures than the specified technology.”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Confidential journalistic material or journalistic material identifying sources
“Confidential journalistic material or journalistic material identifying sources
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Amendment text
at end insert—
contain a summary of the report obtained by OFCOM under section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report),”
contain a summary of the report obtained by OFCOM under section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
contain a summary of the report obtained by OFCOM under section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report),”
contain a summary of the report obtained by OFCOM under section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report),”
Clause 113 4
Amendment text
at end insert—
““journalistic content” has the meaning given by section 15;”
““journalistic content” has the meaning given by section 15;”
Amendment text
after “(i)” insert “, (ia)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
in the case of a notice relating to a user-to-user service (or to the user-to-user part of a combined service), the extent to which the use of the specified technology would or might—
in the case of a notice relating to a user-to-user service (or to the user-to-user part of a combined service), the extent to which the use of the specified technology would or might—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
the contents of the skilled person’s report obtained as required by section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report);”
the contents of the skilled person’s report obtained as required by section (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report);”
Clause 114 3
Amendment text
at end insert—
any representations made by the provider.”
any representations made by the provider.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A notice may only be issued to a provider after it has been made available for public comment for a period of no less than 45 days.”
A notice may only be issued to a provider after it has been made available for public comment for a period of no less than 45 days.”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Review by the Information Commissioner of notices under Section 111(1)
“Review by the Information Commissioner of notices under Section 111(1)
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Clause 115 4
Amendment text
at end insert “and persons who appear to OFCOM to represent providers of Part 3 services.”
Amendment text
after “under” insert “regular”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s duties in relation to privacy under this Chapter
“OFCOM’s duties in relation to privacy under this Chapter
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Amendment text
leave out “Section 112 (warning notices) does” and insert “Sections (Requirement to obtain skilled person’s report)(skilled person’s report) and 112 (warning notices) do”
Clause 117 2
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Responsibilities for named senior managers in relation to inquests
“Responsibilities for named senior managers in relation to inquests
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duties of OFCOM in certain cases where a child has died
“Duties of OFCOM in certain cases where a child has died
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Clause 118 5
Amendment text
leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
after “period” insert “, commencing on the day on which the provisional notice of contravention is given and not exceeding 28 days,”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Notice by OFCOM to payment-services providers and ancillary services
“Notice by OFCOM to payment-services providers and ancillary services
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Amendment text
at end insert—
“Judicial Commissioner” means a person appointed under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, section 227(1)(a) or (b);
“Judicial Commissioner” means a person appointed under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, section 227(1)(a) or (b);
Clause 119 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Section (Duties
on providers of video game services)
Video games”
“Section (Duties
on providers of video game services)
Video games”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Section (Requirement
on regulated services to maintain appropriate terms of service)
Adequacy and
appropriateness of terms of service”
“Section (Requirement
on regulated services to maintain appropriate terms of service)
Adequacy and
appropriateness of terms of service”
Clause 120 5
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM can only decide not to give the person a notice under this section if OFCOM are satisfied that there are systems or processes currently in place which means they are complying with all notified requirements.”
OFCOM can only decide not to give the person a notice under this section if OFCOM are satisfied that there are systems or processes currently in place which means they are complying with all notified requirements.”
Amendment text
at end insert “no later than 28 days after the period allowed for representations has expired”
Amendment text
at end insert “no later than 28 days after the period allowed for representations has expired”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Section (Assessment
duties: user empowerment)
Assessments
related to duty in section 12(2)”
“Section (Assessment
duties: user empowerment)
Assessments
related to duty in section 12(2)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Section (disclosure
of information about use of service by deceased child users)
Information about
use of service by deceased child users”
“Section (disclosure
of information about use of service by deceased child users)
Information about
use of service by deceased child users”
Clause 122 5
Amendment text
leave out “for constraints on” and insert “in relation to”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““CSEA content”, “priority illegal content” and “priority offence” have the same meaning as in Part 3 (see section 53);”
““CSEA content”, “priority illegal content” and “priority offence” have the same meaning as in Part 3 (see section 53);”
Amendment text
at end insert—
If the condition in subsection (5B) is met in relation to a requirement imposed by a confirmation decision which is of a kind described in subsection (1), OFCOM must designate the requirement as a “CSEA requirement” for the purposes of section 127(2A) (offence of failure to comply with confirmation decision).
If the condition in subsection (5B) is met in relation to a requirement imposed by a confirmation decision which is of a kind described in subsection (1), OFCOM must designate the requirement as a “CSEA requirement” for the purposes of section 127(2A) (offence of failure to comply with confirmation decision).
Amendment text
at end insert—
specify which of those requirements (if any) have been designated as CSEA requirements (see subsections (5A) and (5B)),”
specify which of those requirements (if any) have been designated as CSEA requirements (see subsections (5A) and (5B)),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
When including a requirement to take steps in a confirmation decision, OFCOM must consider whether it would be appropriate to require the person to whom the confirmation decision is given to take steps in compliance with any guidance prepared under section 148(7).”
When including a requirement to take steps in a confirmation decision, OFCOM must consider whether it would be appropriate to require the person to whom the confirmation decision is given to take steps in compliance with any guidance prepared under section 148(7).”
Clause 123 1
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3)
Clause 125 5
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Confirmation decisions: offence
“Confirmation decisions: offence
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Confirmation decisions: offence
“Confirmation decisions: offence
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Amendment text
at end insert “and no more than three months”
Amendment text
leave out “constraints on OFCOM’s power” and insert “what powers OFCOM have”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A proactive technology requirement may be imposed in a confirmation decision if—
A proactive technology requirement may be imposed in a confirmation decision if—
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Clause 126 2
Amendment text
at end insert “and no more than three months”
Amendment text
leave out “an opportunity” and insert “a period specified by OFCOM, commencing on the day they are notified under paragraph (a) and not exceeding 28 days, within which”
Clause 127 6
Amendment text
leave out “relates (whether or not exclusively) to” and insert “is imposed (whether or not exclusively) in relation to a failure to comply with”
Amendment text
at end insert “or a child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) duty.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“(ba) section 25(3),”
“(ba) section 25(3),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A person to whom a confirmation decision is given commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, the person fails to comply with a CSEA requirement imposed by the decision (see section 122 (5A) and (5B)).”
A person to whom a confirmation decision is given commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, the person fails to comply with a CSEA requirement imposed by the decision (see section 122 (5A) and (5B)).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A “CSEA duty” means a duty set out in—
A “CSEA duty” means a duty set out in—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
The Secretary of State may, if they deem it appropriate, make regulations to add to the duties listed under subsection (2).
The Secretary of State may, if they deem it appropriate, make regulations to add to the duties listed under subsection (2).
Clause 129 1
Amendment text
at end insert “, which must commence on the day on which the notice is given and in the case of a notice under section 127(2) must not exceed 14 days and in the case of a notice given under section 128(2) must not exceed 28 days”
Clause 131 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM may apply to the court for service restriction orders against multiple regulated services with one application, through the use of a schedule of relevant services which includes all the information required by subsection (5).”
OFCOM may apply to the court for service restriction orders against multiple regulated services with one application, through the use of a schedule of relevant services which includes all the information required by subsection (5).”
Amendment text
leave out “may” and insert “must”
Clause 132 3
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM may make an interim service restriction order lasting up to six months in relation to a regulated service where they consider that—
OFCOM may make an interim service restriction order lasting up to six months in relation to a regulated service where they consider that—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM may apply to the court for interim service restriction orders against multiple regulated services with one application, through the use of a schedule of relevant services which includes all the information required by subsection (5).”
OFCOM may apply to the court for interim service restriction orders against multiple regulated services with one application, through the use of a schedule of relevant services which includes all the information required by subsection (5).”
Amendment text
leave out “may” and insert “must”
Clause 133 3
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM may apply to the court for access restriction orders against multiple regulated services with one application, through the use of a schedule of relevant services which includes all the information required by subsection (3).”
OFCOM may apply to the court for access restriction orders against multiple regulated services with one application, through the use of a schedule of relevant services which includes all the information required by subsection (3).”
Amendment text
leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (11)
Clause 134 4
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM may make an interim access restriction order lasting up to six months in relation to a regulated service where they consider that—
OFCOM may make an interim access restriction order lasting up to six months in relation to a regulated service where they consider that—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM may apply to the court for interim access restriction orders against multiple regulated services with one application, through the use of a schedule of relevant services which includes all the information required by subsection (3).”
OFCOM may apply to the court for interim access restriction orders against multiple regulated services with one application, through the use of a schedule of relevant services which includes all the information required by subsection (3).”
Amendment text
leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Any likely failure to comply with an enforceable requirement under section 11(3)(a) (preventing children from encountering primary priority content that is harmful to children) or section 72(2) (children’s access to pornographic content) satisfies the grounds in subsection (3)(b).
Any likely failure to comply with an enforceable requirement under section 11(3)(a) (preventing children from encountering primary priority content that is harmful to children) or section 72(2) (children’s access to pornographic content) satisfies the grounds in subsection (3)(b).
Clause 135 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Liability for companies or subsidiaries associated with regulated services
“Liability for companies or subsidiaries associated with regulated services
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Clause 137 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Freedom of expression
“Freedom of expression
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Clause 138 5
Amendment text
at end insert—
the British Board of Film Classification,
the British Board of Film Classification,
Amendment text
leave out “guidance” and insert “initial guidance within six months of the day on which this Act is passed”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The guidance must cover—
The guidance must cover—
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Power to delegate functions
“Power to delegate functions
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Designation of an expert body to tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse online
“Designation of an expert body to tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse online
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Clause 139 7
Amendment text
Baroness Fox of Buckley gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 139 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
leave out “chairman” and insert “chair”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The chair of the committee must not be a person representing one or more providers of regulated services.
The chair of the committee must not be a person representing one or more providers of regulated services.
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM must establish the committee within the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.”
OFCOM must establish the committee within the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The first report published under subsection (5) must include an assessment of whether an OFCOM code of practice on tackling disinformation and misinformation on regulated services would be effective and in the public interest.”
The first report published under subsection (5) must include an assessment of whether an OFCOM code of practice on tackling disinformation and misinformation on regulated services would be effective and in the public interest.”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Advisory committee on content relating to suicide, self-injury or eating disorders
“Advisory committee on content relating to suicide, self-injury or eating disorders
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Freedom of expression
“Freedom of expression
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Clause 141 6
Amendment text
at end insert—
in separate analyses, the online interests and experiences of users in—
in separate analyses, the online interests and experiences of users in—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
The first report published under subsection (5) must include an assessment of whether an OFCOM code of practice on tackling disinformation and misinformation on regulated services would be effective and in the public interest.”
The first report published under subsection (5) must include an assessment of whether an OFCOM code of practice on tackling disinformation and misinformation on regulated services would be effective and in the public interest.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM must establish the committee within the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.”
OFCOM must establish the committee within the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.”
Amendment text
leave out “chairman” and insert “chairperson”
Amendment text
leave out “duty” and insert “duties”
Amendment text
after “should” insert “verify the provenance and attribution of content on such services and”
Clause 142 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Establishment of the Advocacy Body for Children
“Establishment of the Advocacy Body for Children
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Clause 143 1
Amendment text
at end insert—
in separate analyses, the online interests and experiences of users in—
in separate analyses, the online interests and experiences of users in—
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Clause 144 2
Amendment text
at end insert “, and on the impact the recognised news publisher exemption and journalistic content duties have on—
the efficacy of the Act’s regulatory framework, and
the efficacy of the Act’s regulatory framework, and
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Establishment of the Advocacy Body for Children
“Establishment of the Advocacy Body for Children
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Clause 145 3
Amendment text
at end insert—
separate analyses of online experiences in respect of users in—
separate analyses of online experiences in respect of users in—
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Reviews of OFCOM’s transparency reporting
“Reviews of OFCOM’s transparency reporting
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s reports about use of age assurance
“OFCOM’s reports about use of age assurance
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Clause 146 6
Amendment text
leave out from “publish” to end of line 36 and insert “an interim report within the period of three months beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and a final report within the period of two years beginning on the day on which the interim report is published.”
Amendment text
leave out “two years” and insert “six months”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s report about age assurance technologies
“OFCOM’s report about age assurance technologies
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Access to information by approved independent researchers
“Access to information by approved independent researchers
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Amendment text
At end insert—
Where a provider shares personal data with an approved independent researcher appointed by OFCOM they shall not be liable for any breaches of data protection law that may occur as a result of actions by the researcher or OFCOM.”
Where a provider shares personal data with an approved independent researcher appointed by OFCOM they shall not be liable for any breaches of data protection law that may occur as a result of actions by the researcher or OFCOM.”
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Code of practice on access to data by researchers
“Code of practice on access to data by researchers
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Clause 147 10
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM duty to promote media literacy
“OFCOM duty to promote media literacy
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“CHAPTER 8
“CHAPTER 8
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Media Literacy Strategy
“Media Literacy Strategy
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Media literacy strategy: progress report
“Media literacy strategy: progress report
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Future management of risk
“Future management of risk
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to report about suicide and harm
“Duty to report about suicide and harm
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to report on behaviours using new technologies
“Duty to report on behaviours using new technologies
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Amendment text
at end insert—
in separate analyses, the online interests and experiences of users in—
in separate analyses, the online interests and experiences of users in—
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s report about use of app stores by children
“OFCOM’s report about use of app stores by children
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s report about reporting and complaints procedures
“OFCOM’s report about reporting and complaints procedures
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Clause 148 9
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“General procedure
“General procedure
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Amendment text
leave out subsections (5) to (7) and insert—
The Upper Tribunal must decide the appeal on the merits by reference to the grounds of appeal set out in the notice of the appeal.
The Upper Tribunal must decide the appeal on the merits by reference to the grounds of appeal set out in the notice of the appeal.
Amendment text
leave out subsections (8) and (9) and insert—
Before producing the guidance (including revised guidance) OFCOM must consult the persons mentioned in subsection (3).
Before producing the guidance (including revised guidance) OFCOM must consult the persons mentioned in subsection (3).
Amendment text
leave out “Following the publication of the report, OFCOM may” and insert “OFCOM must”
Amendment text
leave out “two years” and insert “18 months”
Amendment text
leave out “two years” and insert “six months”
Amendment text
at end insert—
In exercising powers under section 89 (risk assessments of Part 3 services), or Chapter 5 (notices to deal with terrorism and CSEA content) or 6 (enforcement powers) of Part 7, OFCOM must have regard, where relevant, to the extent to which the provider of a regulated service has complied with any guidance prepared under subsection (7) in determining—
In exercising powers under section 89 (risk assessments of Part 3 services), or Chapter 5 (notices to deal with terrorism and CSEA content) or 6 (enforcement powers) of Part 7, OFCOM must have regard, where relevant, to the extent to which the provider of a regulated service has complied with any guidance prepared under subsection (7) in determining—
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Amendment text
at end insert “, including through legally enforceable incentives, duties or requirements for regulated services”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s report in connection with investigation into a death
“OFCOM’s report in connection with investigation into a death
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Clause 149 18
Amendment text
leave out “Upper Tribunal” and insert “High Court”
Amendment text
leave out from beginning to end of line 22 and insert—
“may be brought by the provider of the service to which the notice or decision relates and any eligible entity (for the purpose of section 150) with a sufficient interest in the decision.
“may be brought by the provider of the service to which the notice or decision relates and any eligible entity (for the purpose of section 150) with a sufficient interest in the decision.
Amendment text
leave out subsection (2) and insert—
There is no requirement for a provider to comply with the notice under section 110(1) until the High Court has determined the appeal.”
There is no requirement for a provider to comply with the notice under section 110(1) until the High Court has determined the appeal.”
Amendment text
leave out “Upper Tribunal” and insert “High Court”
Amendment text
leave out “Upper Tribunal” and insert “High Court”
Amendment text
leave out “Upper Tribunal” and insert “High Court”
Amendment text
leave out “Tribunal” and insert “High Court”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM’s guidance about individual complaints
“OFCOM’s guidance about individual complaints
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Independent appeals system
“Independent appeals system
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Amendment text
at end insert—
a report under section (OFCOM’s reports about use of age assurance) (report about use of age assurance),”
a report under section (OFCOM’s reports about use of age assurance) (report about use of age assurance),”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Media literacy strategy and media literacy statement
“Media literacy strategy and media literacy statement
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Amendment text
at end insert—
a report under section (OFCOM’s report about use of app stores by children) (report about use of app stores by children),”
a report under section (OFCOM’s report about use of app stores by children) (report about use of app stores by children),”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“CHAPTER 8
“CHAPTER 8
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Amendment text
at end insert—
a report under section (OFCOM’s report about reporting and complaints procedures) (report about reporting and complaints procedures),”
a report under section (OFCOM’s report about reporting and complaints procedures) (report about reporting and complaints procedures),”
Amendment text
In subsection (3), in inserted subsection (1A), at end insert—
understand how the business models of the service providers operate, their use of personal data, and the operation of algorithmic systems and processes.”
understand how the business models of the service providers operate, their use of personal data, and the operation of algorithmic systems and processes.”
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Amendment text
In subsection (3), in inserted subsection (1C), at end insert—
setting minimum standards that activities and initiatives must meet.”
setting minimum standards that activities and initiatives must meet.”
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to report on behaviours using new technologies
“Duty to report on behaviours using new technologies
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“OFCOM: duty to align classification framework
“OFCOM: duty to align classification framework
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Clause 150 1
Amendment text
Baroness Fox of Buckley gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 150 stand part of the Bill.
Clause 151 1
Amendment text
Baroness Fox of Buckley gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 151 stand part of the Bill.
Clause 152 1
Amendment text
Baroness Fox of Buckley gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 152 stand part of the Bill.
Clause 154 4
Amendment text
at end insert—
each devolved authority,
each devolved authority,
Amendment text
at end insert—
an advisory board consisting of people aged 25 and under,”
an advisory board consisting of people aged 25 and under,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A consultation under subsection (2) must also include consideration of—
A consultation under subsection (2) must also include consideration of—
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Amendment text
leave out subsections (5) to (7) and insert—
If the draft of the statement laid before Parliament under subsection (4) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State may designate the statement in the form of the draft.”
If the draft of the statement laid before Parliament under subsection (4) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State may designate the statement in the form of the draft.”
Clause 155 2
Amendment text
leave out “chairman” and insert “chair”
Amendment text
at end insert—
a minimum of two members aged 25 and under,”
a minimum of two members aged 25 and under,”
Clause 156 2
Amendment text
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 156 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
leave out subsections (5) to (7) and insert—
If the draft of the statement laid before Parliament under subsection (4) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State may designate the statement in the form of the draft.”
If the draft of the statement laid before Parliament under subsection (4) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State may designate the statement in the form of the draft.”
Clause 157 5
Amendment text
leave out “chairman” and insert “chairperson”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (a)
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
leave out subsection (6)
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Consultation and parliamentary procedure applicable to Secretary of State’s guidance
“Consultation and parliamentary procedure applicable to Secretary of State’s guidance
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Clause 158 2
Amendment text
leave out “duty” and insert “duties”
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 158
Clause 159 8
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
leave out subsection (6)
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 159
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Consultation and parliamentary procedure applicable to Secretary of State’s guidance
“Consultation and parliamentary procedure applicable to Secretary of State’s guidance
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Amendment text
leave out “content on”
Amendment text
at end insert—
an advisory board consisting of people aged 25 and under,”
an advisory board consisting of people aged 25 and under,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
In carrying out the review, the Secretary of State must take into account any report published by OFCOM under section (Future management of risk).”
In carrying out the review, the Secretary of State must take into account any report published by OFCOM under section (Future management of risk).”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Transparency of government representations to regulated service providers
“Transparency of government representations to regulated service providers
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Clause 160 6
Amendment text
Lord Moylan gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 160 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
at end insert “including (but not necessarily) by making use of a stolen identity, credit card or national insurance number,”
Amendment text
leave out “psychological or”
Amendment text
after “psychological” insert “, financial”
Amendment text
after “audience” insert “or to the person or organisation to whom or which the information in it relates”
Amendment text
leave out from “liable” to end of line 27 and insert “—
on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the maximum term for summary offences or a fine (or both);
on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the maximum term for summary offences or a fine (or both);
Clause 161 3
Amendment text
Lord Moylan gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 161 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
leave out “or 3” and insert “, 3 or 3A”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Transparency of government representations to regulated service providers
“Transparency of government representations to regulated service providers
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Clause 162 6
Amendment text
after “audience” insert “or to the person or organisation to whom or which the information in it relates”
Amendment text
after “psychological” insert “, financial”
Amendment text
at end insert—
on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);”
on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);”
Amendment text
after “conviction” insert “in England and Wales”
Amendment text
after “out” insert “, whether by the person who sent the message or another individual”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A person commits an offence if they issue a communication concerning death, rape, assault (sexual or otherwise) or disfigurement, knowing it will cause alarm or distress to a specific person or specific people.”
A person commits an offence if they issue a communication concerning death, rape, assault (sexual or otherwise) or disfigurement, knowing it will cause alarm or distress to a specific person or specific people.”
Clause 163 1
Amendment text
after “causes” insert “or does an act capable of encouraging or assisting”
Clause 164 8
Amendment text
leave out “or” and insert “, rape, disfigurement or other”
Amendment text
after “out” insert “, whether by the person who sent the message or another individual”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
leave out subsection (14)
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Referral for prosecution of online racist abuse or harassment
“Referral for prosecution of online racist abuse or harassment
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm
“Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm
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Amendment text
At end insert—
Prosecutions for the offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm may only proceed with the approval of the Director of Public Prosecutions.”
Prosecutions for the offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm may only proceed with the approval of the Director of Public Prosecutions.”
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Amendment text
At end insert—
Where an internet service persistently fails to prevent users of that service from committing offences under this section, it shall be considered a regulated service for the purposes of sections 131, 132, 133 and 134.”
Where an internet service persistently fails to prevent users of that service from committing offences under this section, it shall be considered a regulated service for the purposes of sections 131, 132, 133 and 134.”
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Clause 165 8
Amendment text
after “causes” insert “or does an act capable of encouraging or assisting”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (7)
Amendment text
after “section” insert “160, 162 or”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (5)
Amendment text
leave out “Section 164(1) applies” and insert “Sections 160(1), 162(1) and 164(1) apply”
Amendment text
leave out subsections (1) and (2)
Amendment text
at end insert—
Proceedings for an offence committed under section (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm) outside the United Kingdom may be taken, and the offence may for incidental purposes be treated as having been committed, at any place in the United Kingdom.
Proceedings for an offence committed under section (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm) outside the United Kingdom may be taken, and the offence may for incidental purposes be treated as having been committed, at any place in the United Kingdom.
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at end insert—
Section (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm)(1) applies to an act done outside the United Kingdom, but only if the act is done by a person within subsection (4B).
Section (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm)(1) applies to an act done outside the United Kingdom, but only if the act is done by a person within subsection (4B).
Clause 166 3
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
at end insert—
If an offence under section (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm) is committed by a Scottish partnership and it is proved that the offence—
If an offence under section (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm) is committed by a Scottish partnership and it is proved that the offence—
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Amendment text
leave out “or 164” and insert “, 164 or (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm)”
Clause 167 4
Amendment text
at end insert—
No offence is committed under this section if D reasonably believes the relevant act is necessary for—
No offence is committed under this section if D reasonably believes the relevant act is necessary for—
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Amendment text
leave out lines 30 to 34 and insert—
B does not consent to the sending or giving of the photograph or film, and
B does not consent to the sending or giving of the photograph or film, and
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 167 and insert the following new Clause—
“Sending etc photograph or film of genitals
“Sending etc photograph or film of genitals
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting the sending etc of photograph or film of genitals
“Reporting the sending etc of photograph or film of genitals
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Clause 168 2
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at end insert—
The following provisions of the Malicious Communications (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/1849 (N.I. 18)) are repealed—
The following provisions of the Malicious Communications (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/1849 (N.I. 18)) are repealed—
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Amendment text
after “Wales” insert “and Northern Ireland”
Clause 169 1
Amendment text
at end insert—
Part 1A of Schedule 14 contains amendments consequential on section (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm).”
Part 1A of Schedule 14 contains amendments consequential on section (Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm).”
Clause 170 20
Amendment text
leave out lines 11 to 15 and insert—
B does not consent to the sending or giving of the photograph or film, and
B does not consent to the sending or giving of the photograph or film, and
Amendment text
at end insert “, or
A intends that B will see the genitals and is reckless as to whether B will be caused alarm, distress or humiliation and B is alarmed, distressed or humiliated.”
A intends that B will see the genitals and is reckless as to whether B will be caused alarm, distress or humiliation and B is alarmed, distressed or humiliated.”
Amendment text
after “made” insert “or altered”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (6) and insert—
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that they—
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that they—
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film
“Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film
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Amendment text
leave out subsections (3) and (4) and insert—
Relevant information for the purposes of subsection (2) includes, but is not limited to, information about any complaints concerning the content in question made to a provider by any person in accordance with any complaints procedures within the scope of this Act.
Relevant information for the purposes of subsection (2) includes, but is not limited to, information about any complaints concerning the content in question made to a provider by any person in accordance with any complaints procedures within the scope of this Act.
Amendment text
leave out “reasonable grounds to infer” and insert “sufficient evidence”
Amendment text
leave out lines 13 and 14
Amendment text
leave out “reasonable grounds for that inference exist” and insert “sufficient evidence exists”
Amendment text
leave out subsections (6) to (8)
Amendment text
leave out “Reasonable grounds for that inference exist” and insert “Sufficient evidence exists”
Amendment text
after “if,” insert “and only if,”
Amendment text
leave out from “provider” to the end of line 21 and insert “is satisfied that the content is manifestly illegal.”
Amendment text
leave out “reasonable grounds to infer” and insert “sufficient evidence”
Amendment text
leave out “reasonable grounds to infer” and insert “sufficient evidence”
Amendment text
at end insert—
makes decisions about illegality, including through guidance for content reviewers, in consultation with a solicitor or barrister practising in any of the jurisdictions of the United Kingdom.”
makes decisions about illegality, including through guidance for content reviewers, in consultation with a solicitor or barrister practising in any of the jurisdictions of the United Kingdom.”
Amendment text
leave out from “tool,” to “person” in line 24 and insert “where for the purpose of determining whether the content is manifestly illegal the conduct or mental state of a person is to be taken into account, that person is the”
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at end insert—
Subsection (2) applies in relation to judgements by providers about whether content falls under section 12(9) and, in making such judgements, the approach to be followed is whether a provider has reasonable grounds to infer that content is content of the kind in question.”
Subsection (2) applies in relation to judgements by providers about whether content falls under section 12(9) and, in making such judgements, the approach to be followed is whether a provider has reasonable grounds to infer that content is content of the kind in question.”
Amendment text
after “who” insert “owns or”
Amendment text
after “to” insert “own or”
Clause 171 3
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Repeals in connection with offences under section (Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film)
“Repeals in connection with offences under section (Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film)
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Amendment text
at end insert “, and
judgements by providers about whether news publisher content amounts to a relevant offence (see section 14(5) and (10)).”
judgements by providers about whether news publisher content amounts to a relevant offence (see section 14(5) and (10)).”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3) and insert—
In the course of producing the guidance (including revised or replacement guidance), OFCOM must—
In the course of producing the guidance (including revised or replacement guidance), OFCOM must—
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Clause 172 2
Amendment text
leave out “section 170” and insert “sections 170 and (Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Part 4 of Schedule 14 contains amendments consequential on section (Repeals in connection with offences under section (Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film)).”
Part 4 of Schedule 14 contains amendments consequential on section (Repeals in connection with offences under section (Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film)).”
Clause 173 4
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at end insert—
a determination to be made for the purposes of provision included under this Act in a provider’s terms of service, or”
a determination to be made for the purposes of provision included under this Act in a provider’s terms of service, or”
Amendment text
at end insert “or
an assessment required to be carried out by section (Assessment duties: user empowerment),”
an assessment required to be carried out by section (Assessment duties: user empowerment),”
Amendment text
leave out lines 1 and 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
Subsection (2) applies in relation to judgements by providers about whether content falls under section 12(9), and in making such judgements, the approach to be followed is whether a provider has reasonable grounds to infer that content is content of the kind in question.”
Subsection (2) applies in relation to judgements by providers about whether content falls under section 12(9), and in making such judgements, the approach to be followed is whether a provider has reasonable grounds to infer that content is content of the kind in question.”
Clause 174 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Time for publishing first guidance under certain provisions of this Act
“Time for publishing first guidance under certain provisions of this Act
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Clause 176 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
Chapter 3A of Part 4 (deceased child users);”
Chapter 3A of Part 4 (deceased child users);”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Offence of failure to comply with confirmation decision: supplementary
“Offence of failure to comply with confirmation decision: supplementary
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Clause 179 2
Amendment text
leave out “is” and insert “has been”
Amendment text
leave out “is” and insert “has been”
Clause 180 2
Amendment text
leave out “applies” and insert “apply”
Amendment text
leave out “Section 121(7)” and insert “Sections 121(7) and 137(11)”
Clause 181 3
Amendment text
leave out “or 101” and insert “, 101 or (Confirmation decisions: offence)”
Amendment text
after “subsection (1)” insert “or (2A)”
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at end insert—
Section (Confirmation decisions: offence) applies to acts done by a person in the United Kingdom or elsewhere (offence of failure to comply with confirmation decision).”
Section (Confirmation decisions: offence) applies to acts done by a person in the United Kingdom or elsewhere (offence of failure to comply with confirmation decision).”
Clause 184 3
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“No obligation to undertake general monitoring
“No obligation to undertake general monitoring
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Application to experiential environments
“Application to experiential environments
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Artificial intelligence: labelling of machine-generated content
“Artificial intelligence: labelling of machine-generated content
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Clause 188 1
Amendment text
after “119(10)” insert “and (11)”
Clause 194 3
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Power to regulate app stores: supplementary
“Power to regulate app stores: supplementary
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Power to regulate app stores
“Power to regulate app stores
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Power to impose duty about alternative dispute resolution procedure
“Power to impose duty about alternative dispute resolution procedure
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Clause 195 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Powers to amend sections (“Primary priority content that is harmful to children”) and (“Priority content that is harmful to children”)
“Powers to amend sections (“Primary priority content that is harmful to children”) and (“Priority content that is harmful to children”)
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Clause 197 4
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
at end insert—
regulations under section 3(7A),”
regulations under section 3(7A),”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Regulations: consultation and impact assessments
“Regulations: consultation and impact assessments
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Clause 198 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Power to make provision about access to information by researchers
“Power to make provision about access to information by researchers
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Clause 200 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
The Statutory Instruments Act 1946 applies in relation to OFCOM’s powers to make regulations under this Act as if OFCOM were a Minister of the Crown.
The Statutory Instruments Act 1946 applies in relation to OFCOM’s powers to make regulations under this Act as if OFCOM were a Minister of the Crown.
Amendment text
after “State” insert “or OFCOM”
Clause 201 13
Amendment text
at end insert—
regulations under paragraph 5(9) of Schedule 13,”
regulations under paragraph 5(9) of Schedule 13,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
regulations under section (Power to regulate app stores)(1),”
regulations under section (Power to regulate app stores)(1),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
regulations under section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”)(1),”
regulations under section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”)(1),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
regulations under section (Power to impose duty about alternative dispute resolution procedure)(1),”
regulations under section (Power to impose duty about alternative dispute resolution procedure)(1),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
regulations under section (Power to make provision about access to information by researchers),”
regulations under section (Power to make provision about access to information by researchers),”
Amendment text
leave out “54(2) or (3)” and insert “(Powers to amend sections (“Primary priority content that is harmful to children”) and (“Priority content that is harmful to children”))(1)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
As soon as a draft of a statutory instrument containing regulations under section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”)(1) or paragraph 5(9) of Schedule 13 (whether alone or with provision under section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”)(2)) is ready for laying before Parliament, OFCOM must send the draft to the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State must lay the draft before Parliament.
As soon as a draft of a statutory instrument containing regulations under section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”)(1) or paragraph 5(9) of Schedule 13 (whether alone or with provision under section (“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”)(2)) is ready for laying before Parliament, OFCOM must send the draft to the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State must lay the draft before Parliament.
Amendment text
leave out “(1),”
Amendment text
at end insert—
regulations under section 77,”
regulations under section 77,”
Amendment text
leave out “74(3)(b)” and insert “(“Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc”)(2)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
A statutory instrument containing the first regulations under paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 11 (whether alone or with regulations under paragraph 1(2) or (3) of that Schedule) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
A statutory instrument containing the first regulations under paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 11 (whether alone or with regulations under paragraph 1(2) or (3) of that Schedule) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Application stores and other access means
“Application stores and other access means
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Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Regulations: consultation and impact assessments
“Regulations: consultation and impact assessments
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Clause 202 8
Amendment text
at end insert—
For the purposes of subsections (8) and (9), a person who makes available on a service an automated tool or algorithm by means of which content is generated is to be regarded as having control over content so generated.”
For the purposes of subsections (8) and (9), a person who makes available on a service an automated tool or algorithm by means of which content is generated is to be regarded as having control over content so generated.”
Amendment text
leave out lines 15 to 18
Amendment text
leave out “moderation” and insert “identification”
Amendment text
leave out “moderation” and insert “identification”
Amendment text
leave out “moderation” and insert “identification”
Amendment text
leave out from “analyses” to end of line 11 and insert “content to assess whether it is content of a particular kind (for example, illegal content).”
Amendment text
leave out “moderation” and insert “identification”
Amendment text
leave out “moderation” and insert “identification”
Clause 203 1
Amendment text
at end insert “, or
users of another internet service.”
users of another internet service.”
Clause 204 3
Amendment text
leave out “user-to-user” and insert “regulated”
Amendment text
leave out “search” and insert “regulated”
Amendment text
at end insert—
a feature that turns notifications on by default;
a feature that turns notifications on by default;
Clause 205 3
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
““Age verification” and “age estimation”
““Age verification” and “age estimation”
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Amendment text
leave out “or psychological”
Amendment text
at end insert—
the volume of the content;
the volume of the content;
Clause 206 4
Amendment text
leave out “assessing or establishing” and insert “verifying or estimating”
Amendment text
at end insert—
in relation to an internet service within section 71(2), content that is provider pornographic content in relation to the service.”
in relation to an internet service within section 71(2), content that is provider pornographic content in relation to the service.”
Amendment text
leave out “Part 3” and insert “regulated”
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Harmful suicide or self-harm content
“Harmful suicide or self-harm content
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Clause 207 8
Amendment text
leave out from “means” to end of line 14 and insert “any system of checking age or age range (including age estimation and age verification);
“age estimation” includes reference to an age range or an age expressed in years;
“age estimation” includes reference to an age range or an age expressed in years;
Amendment text
at end insert—
““app” means a software application or electronic service that may be run or directed by a user on a computer, a mobile device, or any other general purpose computing device;”
““app” means a software application or electronic service that may be run or directed by a user on a computer, a mobile device, or any other general purpose computing device;”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““application store” means a publicly available website, software application, or other electronic service that distributes apps from third-party developers to users of a computer, a mobile device, or any other general purpose computing device;”
““application store” means a publicly available website, software application, or other electronic service that distributes apps from third-party developers to users of a computer, a mobile device, or any other general purpose computing device;”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““age restriction” means minimum or maximum ages for use of a service, as required in law or in a service’s own terms of use;”
““age restriction” means minimum or maximum ages for use of a service, as required in law or in a service’s own terms of use;”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““new technology” means anything which constitutes a change to existing communications and internet technologies;”
““new technology” means anything which constitutes a change to existing communications and internet technologies;”
Amendment text
leave out “user-to-user” and insert “Part 3”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““user identity verification” means a system or process designed to enable a user to prove their identity, for purposes of establishing that they are a genuine, unique, human user of the service, and that the name associated with their profile is their real name, and references to “identify verification” and similar phrases are to be construed accordingly;”
““user identity verification” means a system or process designed to enable a user to prove their identity, for purposes of establishing that they are a genuine, unique, human user of the service, and that the name associated with their profile is their real name, and references to “identify verification” and similar phrases are to be construed accordingly;”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““violence against women and girls” has the same meaning as “violence against women” in Article 3 of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (“the Istanbul Convention”).”
““violence against women and girls” has the same meaning as “violence against women” in Article 3 of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (“the Istanbul Convention”).”
Clause 208 4
Amendment text
at end insert—
using a feature that—
using a feature that—
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Amendment text
leave out “user-to-user” and insert “regulated”
Amendment text
leave out “search” and insert “regulated”
Amendment text
at end insert—
In this Act “functionality”, in relation to a regulated service, includes the design of systems and processes that engage or impact on users, particularly algorithms.”
In this Act “functionality”, in relation to a regulated service, includes the design of systems and processes that engage or impact on users, particularly algorithms.”
Clause 209 6
Amendment text
at end insert—
When in relation to children, references to harm include the potential impact of the design and operation of a regulated service separately and additionally from harms arising from content, including the following considerations—
When in relation to children, references to harm include the potential impact of the design and operation of a regulated service separately and additionally from harms arising from content, including the following considerations—
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Amendment text
leave out “and (4)” and insert “to (4)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
References to a risk of harm in relation to functionalities, and references to the risk of functionalities facilitating users encountering particular kinds of content (however expressed), include references to risks arising or that may arise due to multiple functionalities which, used in combination, increase the likelihood of harm arising (for example, as mentioned in subsection (3A)).”
References to a risk of harm in relation to functionalities, and references to the risk of functionalities facilitating users encountering particular kinds of content (however expressed), include references to risks arising or that may arise due to multiple functionalities which, used in combination, increase the likelihood of harm arising (for example, as mentioned in subsection (3A)).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
References to harm presented by content, and any other references to harm in relation to content, include references to cumulative harm arising or that may arise in the following circumstances—
References to harm presented by content, and any other references to harm in relation to content, include references to cumulative harm arising or that may arise in the following circumstances—
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Amendment text
leave out from “dissemination” to end of line 18
Amendment text
at end insert—
References to harm presented by the design of a regulated service’s system and processes, and any other reference to harm in relation to a regulated service’s systems and processes, include references to harm arising or that may arise from any one or a combination of the following—
References to harm presented by the design of a regulated service’s system and processes, and any other reference to harm in relation to a regulated service’s systems and processes, include references to harm arising or that may arise from any one or a combination of the following—
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Clause 210 12
Amendment text
leave out “section 11 (duty” and insert “sections 11 and 11A (duties”
Amendment text
at end insert—
References to OFCOM’s “online safety functions” also include references to OFCOM’s duty to comply with any of the following, so far as relating to the use of a regulated service by a person who has died—
References to OFCOM’s “online safety functions” also include references to OFCOM’s duty to comply with any of the following, so far as relating to the use of a regulated service by a person who has died—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
In subsection (2A)(b) “inquiry” means an inquiry held, or to be held, under the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 2).”
In subsection (2A)(b) “inquiry” means an inquiry held, or to be held, under the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 2).”
Amendment text
leave out “any of the Channel Islands” and insert “the Bailiwick of Guernsey”
Amendment text
leave out “any of the Channel Islands” and insert “the Bailiwick of Guernsey”
Amendment text
leave out “any of the Channel Islands” and insert “the Bailiwick of Guernsey”
Amendment text
leave out from second “to” to end of line 5 and insert “the Bailiwick of Guernsey or the Isle of Man any amendment or repeal made by or under this Act of any part of that Act (with or without modifications).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
His Majesty may by Order in Council provide for any of the provisions of this Act to extend, with or without modifications, to the Bailiwick of Guernsey or to the Isle of Man.
His Majesty may by Order in Council provide for any of the provisions of this Act to extend, with or without modifications, to the Bailiwick of Guernsey or to the Isle of Man.
Amendment text
leave out subsection (6) and insert—
The following provisions extend to Northern Ireland only—
The following provisions extend to Northern Ireland only—
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Amendment text
leave out subsection (2)
Amendment text
leave out “Except as provided by subsections (2) to (7)” and insert “Subject to the following provisions of this section”
Amendment text
leave out subsection (3) and insert—
The following provisions extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland—
The following provisions extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland—
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Clause 211 13
Amendment text
leave out lines 27 and 28
Amendment text
at end insert—
““automated tool” includes bot;”
““automated tool” includes bot;”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““freedom of expression”: any reference to freedom of expression (except in sections 36(6)(f) and 69(2)(d)) is to the freedom to receive and impart ideas, opinions or information (referred to in Article 10(1) of the Convention) by means of speech, writing or images;”
““freedom of expression”: any reference to freedom of expression (except in sections 36(6)(f) and 69(2)(d)) is to the freedom to receive and impart ideas, opinions or information (referred to in Article 10(1) of the Convention) by means of speech, writing or images;”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““features and functionalities” means the manner in which a regulated service’s systems and processes are designed to engage or impact on users;”
““features and functionalities” means the manner in which a regulated service’s systems and processes are designed to engage or impact on users;”
Amendment text
after “91(1)”insert “or (Information in connection with an investigation into the death of a child)(1)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““pornographic content” means content of such a nature that it is reasonable to assume that it was produced solely or principally for the purpose of sexual arousal;”
““pornographic content” means content of such a nature that it is reasonable to assume that it was produced solely or principally for the purpose of sexual arousal;”
Amendment text
leave out “description” and insert “kind”
Amendment text
leave out “description” and insert “kind”
Amendment text
at end insert—
References in this Act to an individual with a certain characteristic include references to an individual with a combination of characteristics.”
References in this Act to an individual with a certain characteristic include references to an individual with a combination of characteristics.”
Amendment text
leave out from “of” to end of line 34 and insert “—
software or an automated tool or algorithm applied by the provider of the service or by a person acting on behalf of the provider, or
software or an automated tool or algorithm applied by the provider of the service or by a person acting on behalf of the provider, or
Amendment text
leave out “(within the meaning of section 70(2))”
Amendment text
after “3” insert “and (Further provision about notices under section 3(6))”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Section (OFCOM guidance about age assurance) comes into force no later than three months after this Act is passed.
Section (OFCOM guidance about age assurance) comes into force no later than three months after this Act is passed.
Clause 212 8
Amendment text
leave out line 3
Amendment text
at end insert—
“age estimation
section (“Age
verification” and “age estimation”)
age estimation
section (“Age
verification” and “age estimation”)
“age estimation
section (“Age
verification” and “age estimation”)
age estimation
section (“Age
verification” and “age estimation”)
Amendment text
at end insert—
“automated tool
section 211”
“automated tool
section 211”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“freedom of
expression
section 211”
“freedom of
expression
section 211”
Amendment text
leave out “(in Part 5)”
Amendment text
leave out “70” and insert “211”
Amendment text
leave out “54” and insert “(“Primary priority content that is harmful to children”)”
Amendment text
leave out “54” and insert “(“Priority content that is harmful to children”)”
Clause 214 1
Amendment text
at end insert—
section (Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film);
section (Sharing or threatening to share intimate photograph or film);
Clause 215 3
Amendment text
leave out subsection (1)
Amendment text
leave out “The other provisions of this Act come” and insert “Except as provided by subsection (4A), this Act comes”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—
The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—
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Schedule 1 5
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Services provided for public benefit
“Services provided for public benefit
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Specialised search services
“Specialised search services
Amendment text
leave out from “provider” to end of line 13 and insert “, including where the publication of the content is effected or controlled by means of—
software or an automated tool or algorithm applied by the provider or by a person acting on behalf of the provider, or
software or an automated tool or algorithm applied by the provider or by a person acting on behalf of the provider, or
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Public information services
“Public information services
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Services provided in the public interest
“Services provided in the public interest
Schedule 3 21
Amendment text
Insert the following new Schedule—
“SCHEDULE
“SCHEDULE
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Amendment text
at end insert—
In this paragraph “the relevant day”, in relation to a regulated user-to- user service, means—
In this paragraph “the relevant day”, in relation to a regulated user-to- user service, means—
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Amendment text
leave out “and 12” and insert “to 12A”
Amendment text
at end insert—
If the effect of paragraph 5A is that the period within which the first section 12(2) assessment of the service must be completed begins on a day before the assessment start day, the time for carrying out that assessment is extended as set out in paragraph 12A.”
If the effect of paragraph 5A is that the period within which the first section 12(2) assessment of the service must be completed begins on a day before the assessment start day, the time for carrying out that assessment is extended as set out in paragraph 12A.”
Amendment text
leave out “and 12” and insert “to 12A”
Amendment text
at end insert—
If section 12(2) guidance is available on the assessment start day, the first section 12(2) assessment of the service must be completed within the period of three months beginning with that day.
If section 12(2) guidance is available on the assessment start day, the first section 12(2) assessment of the service must be completed within the period of three months beginning with that day.
Amendment text
after “1” insert “or paragraph 5A”
Amendment text
leave out “or CAA” and insert “, CAA or section 12(2) assessment”
Amendment text
leave out “or 15” and insert “, 15 or 15A”
Amendment text
leave out “applies” and insert “and paragraph 5A apply”
Amendment text
at end insert—
If section 12(2) guidance is available on the assessment start day, a section 12(2) assessment of the Part 4B part must be completed within the period of three months beginning with that day.
If section 12(2) guidance is available on the assessment start day, a section 12(2) assessment of the Part 4B part must be completed within the period of three months beginning with that day.
Amendment text
at end insert—
a section 12(2) assessment of the regulated service if a section 12(2) assessment is due to be carried out in relation to the Part 4B part of the service in accordance with paragraph 15A.”
a section 12(2) assessment of the regulated service if a section 12(2) assessment is due to be carried out in relation to the Part 4B part of the service in accordance with paragraph 15A.”
Amendment text
leave out “or a CAA” and insert “, a CAA or a section 12(2) assessment”
Amendment text
leave out “or a CAA” and insert “, a CAA or a section 12(2) assessment”
Amendment text
after “1” insert “or paragraph 5A”
Amendment text
at end insert—
a section 12(2) assessment is not required to be carried out at the time provided for by paragraph 5A.”
a section 12(2) assessment is not required to be carried out at the time provided for by paragraph 5A.”
Amendment text
leave out “or CAA” and insert “, CAA or section 12(2) assessment”
Amendment text
at end insert “or paragraph 5A.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“section 12(2) assessment” means OFCOM’s assessment under section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2));
“section 12(2) assessment” means OFCOM’s assessment under section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2));
Amendment text
after “CAA” insert “, a section 12(2) assessment”
Amendment text
after “CAAs” insert “, section 12(2) assessments”
Schedule 4 13
Amendment text
at end insert—
“, except for pornographic content where age verification must always be applied, notwithstanding section 3(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003;”
“, except for pornographic content where age verification must always be applied, notwithstanding section 3(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003;”
Amendment text
leave out “than for” and insert “, women and girls, and vulnerable adults (including but not limited to those with disabilities), than for other”
Amendment text
after “ages” insert “, including the benefits of the service to their rights and well-being,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
(in the case of a Category 1 service) users are protected from harm arising from offences under section 160 (false communications) or section 162 (threatening communications) committed by unverified or anonymous users.”
(in the case of a Category 1 service) users are protected from harm arising from offences under section 160 (false communications) or section 162 (threatening communications) committed by unverified or anonymous users.”
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Codes of practice that describe measures recommended for the purpose of compliance with the duties in section 18 (duties about freedom of expression and privacy) must include a description of proportionate measures for the treatment of misinformation and disinformation that are alternatives to taking down, or restricting users’ access to, content.”
Codes of practice that describe measures recommended for the purpose of compliance with the duties in section 18 (duties about freedom of expression and privacy) must include a description of proportionate measures for the treatment of misinformation and disinformation that are alternatives to taking down, or restricting users’ access to, content.”
Amendment text
leave out “recommended” and insert “required”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Where any measures described in a code of practice would require a provider to make fundamental changes to the nature of a service which they provide (for example, by removing or weakening end-to-end encryption on an end-to-end encrypted service), such measures are not to be considered as recommended in relation to that service.”
Where any measures described in a code of practice would require a provider to make fundamental changes to the nature of a service which they provide (for example, by removing or weakening end-to-end encryption on an end-to-end encrypted service), such measures are not to be considered as recommended in relation to that service.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Content of codes of practice: age assurance
“Content of codes of practice: age assurance
Amendment text
After paragraph 11(2)(g), insert—
the principle that adults and children have a right to privacy, and data used for estimating or verifying age should not be used for any other purpose;
the principle that adults and children have a right to privacy, and data used for estimating or verifying age should not be used for any other purpose;
Amendment text
leave out “existing”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Sub-paragraph (6) does not apply in relation to proactive technology which is a kind of age verification or age estimation technology.”
Sub-paragraph (6) does not apply in relation to proactive technology which is a kind of age verification or age estimation technology.”
Schedule 6 3
Amendment text
at end insert—
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, so far as the offence relates to children—
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, so far as the offence relates to children—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
“Offences of modern slavery and trafficking related to children
“Offences of modern slavery and trafficking related to children
Amendment text
at end insert—
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, so far as the offence relates to children—
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, so far as the offence relates to children—
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Schedule 7 9
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Animal cruelty
“Animal cruelty
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
at end insert—
An offence under section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship).”
An offence under section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
An aggravation to an offence or an offence under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.”
An aggravation to an offence or an offence under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
An offence under section 13 of the National Security Act 2023 (foreign interference).”
An offence under section 13 of the National Security Act 2023 (foreign interference).”
Amendment text
at end insert—
An offence under section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (human trafficking).
An offence under section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (human trafficking).
Amendment text
leave out from “under” to end of line 32 and insert “any of the following provisions of the Immigration Act 1971—
section 24(A1), (B1), (C1) or (D1) (illegal entry and similar offences);
section 24(A1), (B1), (C1) or (D1) (illegal entry and similar offences);
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Communications offences
“Communications offences
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (c)
Schedule 8 33
Amendment text
Insert the following new Schedule—
“SCHEDULE
“SCHEDULE
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Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “The” insert “scope and”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Measures taken or in use by a provider to—
Measures taken or in use by a provider to—
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Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
leave out paragraph 21 and insert—
The scope and application of the terms of service.”
The scope and application of the terms of service.”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
after first “content” insert “, fraudulent advertisements”
Amendment text
leave out “Chapter 2 or 3 of”
Amendment text
at end insert—
““fraudulent advertisements” has the same meaning as in Part 3 (see sections 33 and 34);”
““fraudulent advertisements” has the same meaning as in Part 3 (see sections 33 and 34);”
Amendment text
leave out “and relevant content” and insert “, relevant content and content to which section 12(2) applies”
Amendment text
leave out “and relevant content” and insert “, relevant content and content to which section 12(2) applies”
Amendment text
leave out “or relevant content” and insert “, relevant content or content to which section 12(2) applies”
Amendment text
after “The” insert “formulation, development, scope and”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The design and operation of algorithms which affect the display, promotion, restriction or recommendation of illegal content, content that is harmful to children, relevant content or content to which section 12(2) applies.”
The design and operation of algorithms which affect the display, promotion, restriction or recommendation of illegal content, content that is harmful to children, relevant content or content to which section 12(2) applies.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Measures taken or in use by a provider to comply with any duty set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users).”
Measures taken or in use by a provider to comply with any duty set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users).”
Amendment text
after “The” insert “formulation, development, scope and”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The design and operation of algorithms which affect the display, promotion, restriction or recommendation of illegal search content or search content that is harmful to children.”
The design and operation of algorithms which affect the display, promotion, restriction or recommendation of illegal search content or search content that is harmful to children.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Measures taken or in use by a provider to comply with any duty set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users).”
Measures taken or in use by a provider to comply with any duty set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users).”
Amendment text
leave out “to 3” and insert “to 3A”
Amendment text
leave out from “(2),” to “and” in line 26 and insert “indicates (in whatever words) that the presence of content of that kind is prohibited on the service or that users’ access to content of that kind is restricted,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to users’ access to content being restricted is to be construed in accordance with sections 52 and 211(5).”
The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to users’ access to content being restricted is to be construed in accordance with sections 52 and 211(5).”
Schedule 10 1
Amendment text
leave out from “before” to end of line 39 and insert “the first day of the initial charging year on—
preparations for the exercise of their online safety functions, or
preparations for the exercise of their online safety functions, or
Schedule 11 4
Amendment text
after “service” insert “, including significant risk of harm,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
Regulations made under sub-paragraph (1) must provide for any regulated user-to-user service which OFCOM assesses as posing a very high risk of harm due to suicide, self-harm, or eating disorder content to be included within Category 1, regardless of the number of users.”
Regulations made under sub-paragraph (1) must provide for any regulated user-to-user service which OFCOM assesses as posing a very high risk of harm due to suicide, self-harm, or eating disorder content to be included within Category 1, regardless of the number of users.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The Secretary of State must make regulations specifying conditions for services that meet the child user condition and enable or promote harmful content and activity as set out in Schedule (Online harms to children), and combined services, relating to each of the following—
The Secretary of State must make regulations specifying conditions for services that meet the child user condition and enable or promote harmful content and activity as set out in Schedule (Online harms to children), and combined services, relating to each of the following—
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Amendment text
leave out “and” and insert “or”
Schedule 12 7
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (ii)
Amendment text
at end insert—
to assist an authorised person to view, using equipment or a device on the premises, information demonstrating in real time the operation of systems, processes or features of a specified description, including functionalities or algorithms of a specified description;
to assist an authorised person to view, using equipment or a device on the premises, information demonstrating in real time the operation of systems, processes or features of a specified description, including functionalities or algorithms of a specified description;
Amendment text
leave out “or the documents to be produced,” and insert “the documents to be produced, or the test or demonstration to be performed,”
Amendment text
leave out “documents are “relevant” if they are” and insert “a document, test or demonstration is “relevant” if it is”
Amendment text
leave out “or relevant documents to be produced,” and insert “relevant documents to be produced, or a relevant test or demonstration to be performed,”
Amendment text
leave out from “paragraph” to “is” in line 9 and insert “only so far as”
Amendment text
at end insert—
The power to observe the carrying on of the regulated service at the premises includes the power to view, using equipment or a device on the premises, information generated in real time by the performance of a test or demonstration required by a notice given under paragraph 3.”
The power to observe the carrying on of the regulated service at the premises includes the power to view, using equipment or a device on the premises, information generated in real time by the performance of a test or demonstration required by a notice given under paragraph 3.”
Schedule 13 2
Amendment text
at end insert—
OFCOM may by regulations make provision about how the qualifying worldwide revenue of a group of entities is to be determined for the purposes of this paragraph.
OFCOM may by regulations make provision about how the qualifying worldwide revenue of a group of entities is to be determined for the purposes of this paragraph.
Amendment text
leave out sub-paragraph (9) and insert—
Regulations made by OFCOM under section (Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc)(1)(a)(including regulations making provision of a kind mentioned in section (Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc)(3), (4) or (5)) apply for the purpose of determining the qualifying worldwide revenue of a provider of a regulated service for an accounting period as mentioned in this paragraph as they apply for the purpose of determining the qualifying worldwide revenue of a provider of a regulated service for a qualifying period for the purposes of Part 6.”
Regulations made by OFCOM under section (Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc)(1)(a)(including regulations making provision of a kind mentioned in section (Regulations by OFCOM about qualifying worldwide revenue etc)(3), (4) or (5)) apply for the purpose of determining the qualifying worldwide revenue of a provider of a regulated service for an accounting period as mentioned in this paragraph as they apply for the purpose of determining the qualifying worldwide revenue of a provider of a regulated service for a qualifying period for the purposes of Part 6.”
Schedule 14 19
Amendment text
after first “the” insert “first”
Amendment text
after “66A” insert “, 66B”
Amendment text
at end insert—
In section 65A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (“qualifying offences” for the purposes of Part 5 of that Act), in subsection (2)(p) after “61 to” insert “66A, 66B(2) and (3),”.”
In section 65A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (“qualifying offences” for the purposes of Part 5 of that Act), in subsection (2)(p) after “61 to” insert “66A, 66B(2) and (3),”.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
In section 6 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 (interpretation), after subsection (2A) insert—
In section 6 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 (interpretation), after subsection (2A) insert—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
In section 78 (meaning of “sexual”), after “15A” insert “, 66B to 66D ”.”
In section 78 (meaning of “sexual”), after “15A” insert “, 66B to 66D ”.”
Amendment text
after “66A” insert “, 66B(2) and (3)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
An offence under section 66B(3) of this Act (sharing intimate photograph or film for purpose of obtaining sexual gratification) if—
An offence under section 66B(3) of this Act (sharing intimate photograph or film for purpose of obtaining sexual gratification) if—
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Amendment text
at end insert—
An offence under section 66B(2) or (3) of that Act (sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation or for purpose of obtaining sexual gratification).””
An offence under section 66B(2) or (3) of that Act (sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation or for purpose of obtaining sexual gratification).””
Amendment text
after “66A” insert “, 66B(2) or (3)”
Amendment text
at end insert “, and
after “exposure” insert “, sending etc photograph or film of genitals, sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation or for purpose of obtaining sexual gratification”.”
after “exposure” insert “, sending etc photograph or film of genitals, sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation or for purpose of obtaining sexual gratification”.”
Amendment text
after “66A” insert “, 66B(2) and (3)”
Amendment text
at end insert “, and
after “exposure” insert “, sending etc photograph or film of genitals, sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation or for purpose of obtaining sexual gratification”.”
after “exposure” insert “, sending etc photograph or film of genitals, sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation or for purpose of obtaining sexual gratification”.”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“section 66B(2) (sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation)
“section 66B(2) (sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation)
Amendment text
at end insert—
section 66B(2) (sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation);
section 66B(2) (sharing intimate photograph or film with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation);
Amendment text
at end insert—
“PART 4
“PART 4
Amendment text
after “sending” insert “or showing”
Amendment text
at end insert—
In Schedule 5 to the Sexual Offences Act 2003, in the list of offences for Northern Ireland, after paragraph 171H insert—
In Schedule 5 to the Sexual Offences Act 2003, in the list of offences for Northern Ireland, after paragraph 171H insert—
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Amendment text
leave out from “2003” to “after” in line 34 and insert “, in the list of offences for England and Wales,”
Amendment text
at end insert—
“Part 1A
“Part 1A
Schedule 17 6
Amendment text
at end insert—
section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2)), and”
section (Assessment duties: user empowerment) (assessments related to the adult user empowerment duty set out in section 12(2)), and”
Amendment text
leave out “and (9) (records of risk assessments)” and insert “, (8A) and (9) (records of assessments)”
Amendment text
at end insert—
the duties set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users);”
the duties set out in section (Disclosure of information about use of service by deceased child users) (deceased child users);”
Amendment text
leave out “risk assessments and children’s access” and insert “certain”
Amendment text
leave out “risk assessments and children’s access” and insert “certain”
Amendment text
after “19(2)” insert “and (8A)”