The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (Viscount Camrose) (Con): Preserving individuals’ rights to freedom of expression underpins all the Government’s work on tackling disinformation.

UK — Parliament · 2024-02-13 · UK · verified record

Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services

Preserving individuals’ rights to freedom of expression underpins all the Government’s work on tackling disinformation. This right is upheld by the Online Safety Act, which protects freedom of expression by addressing only the most egregious forms of disinformation, ensuring that people can engage in free debate and discussion online. Under the Act, when putting in place safety measures to fulfil their duties, companies are also required to consider and implement safeguards for freedom of expression.

Question Asked by To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to protect freedom of expression in the course of their work on combating disinformation. My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Strasburger, is participating remotely. My Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my role as chair of Big Brother Watch and beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. Preserving individuals’ rights to freedom of expression underpins all the Government’s work on tackling disinformation. This right is upheld by the Online Safety Act, which protects freedom of expression…