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<p>The government is clear that the new regulatory framework must be targeted where
the potential for impact is greatest. As announced in the full government response
to the Online Harms White Paper, published in December, the Online Safety Bill will
require all companies in scope to tackle illegal material on their services. All companies
will also be required to assess the likelihood of children accessing their services
and provide additional protections for them.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Only companies
who provide services with the largest audiences and high-risk features will have a
legal responsibility to take action with respect to content or activity on their services
which is legal but harmful to adults.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We know that
online behaviour or content which may not be illegal can still cause serious harm,
but we are clear that requirements must be proportionate and reflect the importance
of free expression online. An overly broad scope risks imposing disproportionate regulatory
burdens and could dilute efforts to tackle the most serious illegal activity including
CSEA and terrorist content.</p><p> </p>
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