Ms Niamh Hodnett:

We regulate the platforms but we do not regulate any particular form of technology. We have tried to use a technology-neutral approach in our draft online safety code, as is the case with the legislation. We are currently reviewing the 1,300 submissions we received to the consultation on the draft online safety code. In January we consulted our youth advisory committee, which we stood up in December, on it.

Once the code is in place and is binding, our platform supervision and enforcement team will be monitoring compliance with obligations under the Digital Services Act, the terrorist content online regulation and the online safety code. Platforms will report to the team in relation to that. We have significant powers under the Act to request information, carry out audits and monitor compliance with the various obligations.