Michael Grade

I am proud and privileged to speak ­to you now as the Chair of Ofcom at an important moment in its history. Ofcom is gearing up for a new challenge. Under the ­Government’s Online Safety Bill, we will be given new powers to hold some of the world’s biggest and most powerful tech companies to account.

Our research shows that people are increasingly concerned about harmful online content – for themselves, and for their children. There is an urgent need for sensible, balanced rules that protect users from serious harm.