Donelan confirms stiffer online safety measures after backbench pressure
by Dan Milmo Global technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#67XFG)
One new provision targets senior managers at tech platforms who ignore Ofcom enforcement notices
Tech executives who connive" in ignoring regulatory warnings to protect children from online harms face up to two years in jail under changes to landmark legislation announced by the government.
The culture secretary, Michelle Donelan, confirmed that the online safety bill would be amended after pressure from Conservative backbenchers.
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