Question follow-through · 17822
Social Media: Business
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans she has in place to ensure that businesses accounts on social media are protected from unfair suspension, to mitigate the financial impact on their business.
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- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 10 Jul 2026
- Target answer date
- 14 Jul 2026
- Answer
- 17 Jul 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
10 Jul 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans she has in place to ensure that businesses accounts on social media are protected from unfair suspension, to mitigate the financial impact on their business.
14 Jul 2026
Target answer date
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17 Jul 2026
Answer published
The Government recognises the importance of social media to UK businesses. Under the Online Safety Act, regulated services must operate accessible and effective complaints procedures, enabling users, including businesses, to challenge account suspensions ...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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