Planned online safety law 'sees positive feedback'

A public consultation on proposed legislation to make it easier for people in Jersey to have illegal or harmful online content removed has been deemed a success by an assistant minister, who said it was "important islanders voices are heard".

The eight-week ​consultation saw strong support for giving islanders a statutory right to request the removal of illegal content or material that breaches a platform's own rules, organisers said.

It saw more than 80% of submitted responses in favour, with three-quarters of respondents also supporting enhanced online privacy protections, they said.

In total, 96 formal submissions were received, with more than 100 young people also contributing through the School Council Network, they added.

Deputy Moz Scott, Assistant Minister for Sustainable Economic Development with responsibility for cyber security, said: "It's important that islanders' voices are heard as we look to shape online-safety frameworks in Jersey, and I thank everyone who engaged with this consultation.

"We know how distressing online bullying and the publication of harmful content can be, and our ambition is to ensure that the proposals will help protect islanders of all ages by addressing their concerns."

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