Overview

This bill mandates the implementation of the remaining sections of Part 3 of the 2017 Digital Economy Act, specifically focusing on online pornography regulations, by June 20, 2022. The Secretary of State is responsible for enacting these regulations.

Description

This bill compels the commencement of all outstanding provisions within Part 3 of the 2017 Digital Economy Act. This part of the Act deals with online pornography. The bill requires the Secretary of State to create regulations to ensure full implementation of these provisions by June 20, 2022. The bill applies across the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) and comes into effect upon parliamentary passage.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't directly allocate new government spending. However, implementing the regulations required under Part 3 of the 2017 Digital Economy Act will likely involve costs associated with regulatory development, enforcement, and potential support services. Specific figures are not provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

Groups affected include:

• Online pornography platforms: These platforms will need to comply with the new regulations, potentially incurring costs to implement age-verification systems and content filtering technologies. Failure to comply may result in penalties.
• Internet users: Users accessing online pornography will be subject to stricter age verification and potentially altered content accessibility.
• Government agencies: Agencies responsible for overseeing and enforcing the regulations will incur costs related to implementation and oversight.

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