EU Digital Services Act and Regulation Debate

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Department: Department for Business and Trade
Wednesday 11th March 2026

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Lloyd of Effra Portrait Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)
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Our approach is to have regulators who are sector-specific and have the expertise to look at how AI is affecting the companies they regulate and its impact.

Viscount Camrose Portrait Viscount Camrose (Con)
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My Lords, many digital harms such as disinformation and illegal or fraudulent content operate across borders. In that light, can the Minister enlarge on the practical measures the Government are pursuing with the European Union to assure effective cross-border enforcement of our respective digital regulations, particularly with respect to Ofcom’s work with those responsible for enforcing the Digital Services Act?

Baroness Lloyd of Effra Portrait Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)
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Ofcom and the EU have an agreement and talk frequently about regulatory co-operation. Ofcom is also a member of a global network of regulators, so it can share best practice and welcome further co-operation.