ONLINE HARMS WHITE PAPER:

             ONLINE HARM'S WHITE PAPER              

CONTEXT:-

UK government has released a white paper on online harm's.

AIM:-

# These new rules are aimed at limiting harmful online content.

# Developing a culture of transparency trust and accountability will be a critical element of the new regulator Framework.

DETAIL:-

# UK government called for an internet regulator with the power to issue fine, to block access to Websites if necessary , and to  make individual executives legally liable for harmful content spread on their platforms.

# Companies must fulfill their new legal duties.

# The regulator will out how to do this in code of practice.

# If Companies want to fulfill these duties in manni not set out in the codes , they will have to explain and justify to the regulator how alternative approach will effeo deliver the same or greater level of impact.

# The regulator will have the power to require annual transparency report for their action against the harmful content.

# These reports will be published online by the regulator.

SIGNIFICANCE:-

# The Impect of the harmful content and activity can be particularly damaging for children and young people , and their are Fri concerns about the potential impact on their mental health and Wellbeing.