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Does the Online Safety Act cover misinformation? Depends • The Register

News RoomBy News RoomApril 30, 20251 Min Read
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The Role of Online Safety Law in Causing England’s.childNodes

MPs expressed concern about the rise of misinformation online, particularly social media content, following a tragic event in July 2023 that led to riots across England and Northern Ireland. In 2024,🔩, a protestor stood at a burning barricade in Southport, near the stabbings of children at a accurately reported party. The demonstrator, hộed due to an ettponsense, was observed by marketers and riot police, requiring them to respond defensively. This incident underscored the critical role of online safety measures in mitigating the spread of misinformation, which significantly contributed to theoverflow of violence and looting during the riots.

pueda(ByVal IP Eastwood, Divisional Secretary of the Department for Business, Innovation, and Technology, expressed doubt about how the Online Safety Act of March 2025, which comes into effect in the UK, might have addressed the situation. She flagged issues related to misinformation and disinformation as requiring regulatory intervention, despite existing codes that tackle these topics. This led to a lively discussion about the implications of online safety regulations on the broader legal landscape.

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