Skip to main content

Internet: Advertising

Question for Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

UIN 906281, tabled on 24 March 2022

What recent progress her Department has made on tackling fraudulent online advertisements.

Answered on

24 March 2022

The Government introduced the Online Safety Bill to Parliament on 17 March. Through the Bill, the largest social media companies will need to take robust action to tackle fraud, including fraudulent online advertisements. This will ensure that people using the largest platforms are protected from scams, and ensure these services do not profit from illegal activity.

We have also launched a consultation on proposals for wider reform of online advertising regulations, including in relation to fraud.

Named day
Named day questions only occur in the House of Commons. The MP tabling the question specifies the date on which they should receive an answer. MPs may not table more than five named day questions on a single day.