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<p>We are currently consulting on the social media code of practice provided for by
the Digital Economy Act (2017). The Act requires the code to address conduct that
is bullying or insulting to users, or other behaviour that is likely to intimidate
or humiliate. Through this code we hope to tackle some of the most pernicious, but
legal, online behaviours, including trolling and abuse, that is often disproportionately
targeted towards women.</p><p>Such abusive and threatening behaviour online is totally
unacceptable. A number of criminal offences may be committed by those abusing others
on social media and an action which is illegal offline is also illegal online.</p><p>
</p><p>Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act (2017) requires the Secretary of State to
produce a report on the effectiveness of age verification measures 12 months after
the powers come into force. This review will provide the opportunity to consider impact,
identify gaps and consult on definitions used in this Part of the Act, including the
definition of extreme pornography.</p>
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