Ofcom to be given role of policing online platforms

Culture secretary to present legislation despite concerns it could lead to censorship

The broadcast watchdog, Ofcom, is to be handed responsibility for policing online platforms under government plans to be unveiled this week, it is understood.

The government intends to present its draft legislation on online harm to MPs on Wednesday despite concerns from some critics that it could lead to censorship.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/39sD5FA