Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
Technology companies in Britain will be required to block unsolicited sexual images under online safety rules taking effect on Thursday, as governments worldwide step up efforts to curb abuse and risks linked to artificial intelligence.
Cyberflashing has been a criminal offence in England and Wales since January 2024, with perpetrators facing up to two years in prison.
It has now become a priority offence under Britain’s Online Safety Act, which sets tough requirements on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X, as well as dating apps and sites hosting pornography.
