Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:06 am on 4 December 2025.
Baroness Lloyd of Effra
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade), Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
11:06,
4 December 2025
I think we all agree that enforcement is an incredibly important part of the Online Safety Act. ofcom’s enforcement powers include fines of up to £18 million, or 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue. The Government have been very clear to Ofcom that it has our full backing to take enforcement action. We are standing right behind it to do that as effectively as possible.
Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.
Ofcom Web Site http://www.ofcom.org.uk
