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RichardCoulter · 12-10-2017, 02:14

The Government today announced plans to "make the internet a safer place" by cracking down on cyber bullying, trolling, humiliation and under age access to pornography in a talk today. Briefly from my notes:

Their aim is to make Britain "the safest place in the world to be online", with the internet enabling freedom in a safe environment.

Matt Hancock (Digital Minister) thanked everybody who took part in the consultation to build upon the safeguards built into the Digital Economy Act.

Measures to stop children viewing pornography start next April and they are talking to those that operate social media platforms and provide communication services (I assume this means forums, email providers etc) to deal with terrorist activities, child pornography, bullying, humiliation etc. They are now able to fine operators and are considering imposing a levy upon them to pay for the extra work involved.

It emerged that over half of adults say that they have seen something online that offended or upset them.

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RichardCoulter cf.mega poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10,061	Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls. The Government today announced plans to "make the internet a safer place" by cracking down on cyber bullying, trolling, humiliation and under age access to pornography in a talk today. Briefly from my notes: Their aim is to make Britain "the safest place in the world to be online", with the internet enabling freedom in a safe environment. Matt Hancock (Digital Minister) thanked everybody who took part in the consultation to build upon the safeguards built into the Digital Economy Act. Measures to stop children viewing pornography start next April and they are talking to those that operate social media platforms and provide communication services (I assume this means forums, email providers etc) to deal with terrorist activities, child pornography, bullying, humiliation etc. They are now able to fine operators and are considering imposing a levy upon them to pay for the extra work involved. It emerged that over half of adults say that they have seen something online that offended or upset them. Last edited by RichardCoulter; 12-10-2017 at 02:22.