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[CHRISTINA]

[CHRISTINA]

Facebook and Google could be forced to uphold the same standards as newspapers and other publications as part of a Government crackdown, it has emerged. 

Ministers are looking at whether to classify social media giants as publications instead of communication platforms, which would bind them to strict rules and make them responsible for everything they host. 

It came as the culture secretary announced new rules to protect children online, including an industry-wide levy - potentially millions of pounds per company - to be spent on education. 

New plans revealed by Karen Bradley also include compulsory internet safety lessons to teach children about the dangers of posting naked photos or sending them to people they meet online.' 

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