Overview

This bill mandates the activation of the remaining sections of Part 3 of the 2017 Digital Economy Act, specifically focusing on online pornography regulations, by June 20, 2022. It ensures all provisions related to online pornography within the 2017 Act are fully enforced.

Description

This bill compels the Secretary of State to enact regulations, as per section 118(6) of the Digital Economy Act 2017, bringing into effect all outstanding provisions within Part 3 of that Act by June 20, 2022. Part 3 primarily deals with online pornography regulation. The bill applies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and comes into effect upon parliamentary passage.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't directly specify government spending. However, implementing the regulations under Part 3 of the 2017 Act will likely involve costs associated with enforcement and potentially, the development of new regulatory bodies or infrastructure. Specific figures are not provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Online pornography platforms: These will face stricter regulations and increased enforcement regarding the content they host.
• Users of online platforms: Users may experience changes in access to online content due to stricter enforcement of age verification and content restrictions.
• Law enforcement agencies: These agencies will have increased responsibilities in enforcing the new regulations.
• Organizations involved in child protection: This bill may enhance their ability to deal with harmful online content

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