The reforms, announced as part of the BBC mid-term review, would give media regular Ofcom more powers over BBC's online services, meaning it could gain enforcement action over BBC News website articles it does not believe meet relevant broadcast standards.
Currently, the communications regulator is only able to issue an opinion, but Government recommendations say Ofcom will be given increased oversight over the BBC's online public services, including its YouTube channel.
Asked whether she thinks the BBC is biased, Ms Frazer said: "I think that on occasion it has been biased", citing its reporting of a hospital attack in Gaza.
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