Ms Niamh Hodnett:

In the autumn we will consult on our draft online safety code. When we receive responses to this we will adopt a binding online safety code. Once this binding online safety code is in place, it will be compulsory to comply with it, as set out in the legislation. As set out in the Act, there will be significant civil, administrative and financial sanctions for failure to comply with it. It can attract fines of up to 10% of relevant turnover or €20 million, whichever is the greater. There are also criminal sanctions, including in particular circumstances for senior officials in those platforms for breaches or contravention.