安全、知情的数字国家：政府媒体素养行动计划（2026-2029）
A Safe, Informed DigitalNation Government’s Media Literacy Action Plan(2026-2029) Government of the United KingdomDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology A Safe, Informed Digital Nation Government’s Media Literacy Action Plan (2026-2029) Presented to Parliament by the Parliamentary-Under Secretary of Statefor AI and Online Safety by Command of His Majesty March 2026 © Crown copyright2026 This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0except where otherwise stated. To view this licence,visitnationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3. Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtainpermission from the copyright holders concerned. This publication is available atwww.gov.uk/official-documents. Any enquiries regarding this publication should be sent to usatmedialiteracy@dsit.gov.uk. ISBN 978-1-5286-6307-6 E03563440 03/26 Printed on paper containing 40% recycled fibre content minimum Printed in the UK by HH Associates Ltd. on behalf of the Controller of His Majesty’sStationery Office Contents Ministerial Foreword: A shared commitment to media literacy...............................4Introduction.........................................................................................................7Part 1: Principles.................................................................................................8Part 2: Priorities and Actions................................................................................91.Build awareness of media literacy and support access to trusted information92.Prepare children and young people for a digital future..............................113.Boost local initiatives, to support people facing barriers to participation....144.Ensure a coherent approach across government and support cross-sectorcoordination...................................................................................................16Delivery and accountability................................................................................18Part 3: Implementation Timetable.......................................................................19References........................................................................................................22 Ministerial Foreword:A shared commitment to media literacy Media literacy must be a central part of our lives in the digital age.It means thinkingcarefully about online content and understanding that what we do online can havereal-worldconsequences.It also meansunderstanding how technologies likeartificial intelligence (AI) work, howplatformalgorithms can shape what we see, andhow to keep personal information safe.Media literacyshapes how we communicate,access information,and take part in democratic life.Strong media literacyhelpspeoplemake informed choices and engage online with confidence. This is not always easy. Around one in seven adults sayconcernsaboutonlinesafetykeep them offline altogether.¹Evenpeople who feelconfidentin spottingmisinformationcanstruggle to recognise fake social media profilesin practice.²,³False informationonlinecanmake it hard to know what to trust. Itcanalsospreadquickly,with harmful consequences.We sawthisall too clearly in the aftermath ofthe Southport attack in summer 2024, whenthe spread ofmisleading informationonlinecontributedtounrestin our communities. While media literacy can help address these challenges,these skills areabout morethan just avoiding harm.The digital world can inspire curiosity, creativity andconnection.Media literacycanhelp peopleexplorenew interests,make the most outofnew technologiesand connect with others. Being able to do these things safelyand confidentlycanmake a real difference to people’s daily lives. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology(DSIT)is therefore proud toleadtheMedia Literacy Action Planon behalf of government.This action plansetsout the stepsdepartments across governmentaretakingto strengthen media literacyover the next three years.Wewill work together to help peopleacross the UKthinkcritically about online content, find trustworthy information, and make the most ofdigital opportunities.For example, whileeveryone needsmedia literacy support,formal education plays a key role in supporting children and young people.TheDepartment for Education is committed to ensuring that every child and youngperson receives an education that reflects the digital realities they experience everyday.Alongside education,it is also vital that people haveaccess to trustedinformation,especiallywhen false or misleading information is spreadingvirallyonline.TheDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport(DCMS)is working to ensurethe UK continues to benefit from a strong and trusted information environment. The Online Safety Act2023 laysa strong foundationto protect peoplefrom harmonline, but we have been clearthere is more to do.In particular,wewant to gofurther to suppor
