Petitions/Create a licence to ensure safe use of smart devices like phones
StatusClosed
Opened12 Dec 2024
Closes12 Jun 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Create a User and Digital Device Licensing Authority and a Mandatory Personal User License for smart devices which would ensure only trained users can operate Internet of things and Human Machine Interface devices, such as smartphones, to enhance safety and responsible use.

We think current campaigns stigmatize children by seeking to ban their smartphone use, though misuse risks extend to untrained adults. We think a licensing system is a practical solution that addresses these risks broadly, promoting digital safety without unfair restrictions. The authority would oversee training, registration, and accountability, similar to driver licensing. We think these proactive measure ensures responsible device usage and protects both public safety and digital freedom.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Peter Swallow
1Peter Swallow MP
Bracknell
11
Mr Joshua Reynolds
2Mr Joshua Reynolds MP
Maidenhead
4
Yuan Yang
3Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
2
Mr Lee Dillon
4Mr Lee Dillon MP
Newbury
2
Alison McGovern
5Alison McGovern MP
Birkenhead
1
Sarah Gibson
6Sarah Gibson MP
Chippenham
1
Mary Creagh
7Mary Creagh MP
Coventry East
1
Dr Neil Hudson
8Dr Neil Hudson MP
Epping Forest
1
Lisa Smart
9Lisa Smart MP
Hazel Grove
1
Jon Trickett
10Jon Trickett MP
Normanton and Hemsworth
1
Create a licence to ensure safe use of smart devices like phones — Petitions