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Digital Economy Act 2017
Summary
The Digital Economy Act 2017 is a law designed to boost the UK's digital industry and improve internet access for everyone. It includes powers to tackle online piracy, improve broadband speeds, protect children from harmful content, and help the government understand how to regulate the digital world better.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing measures to help the UK's digital infrastructure and economy grow. It aims to make broadband faster and more widely available, protect children online, and help businesses use digital technology effectively.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry about privacy concerns, especially regarding internet monitoring and data collection. Some also question whether the Act gives too much power to authorities and whether it adequately protects people's online freedoms.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Jul 2016
- 2nd reading13 Sept 2016
- Committee stage11 Oct 2016
- Report stage28 Nov 2016
- 3rd reading28 Nov 2016
Lords
- 1st reading29 Nov 2016
- 2nd reading13 Dec 2016
- Committee stage31 Jan 2017
- Report stage22 Feb 2017
- 3rd reading5 Apr 2017
Royal Assent27 Apr 2017
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