Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law

6 days ago

UK proposes law requiring tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours.
Failure to comply could result in fines up to 10% of global sales or service blockage in the UK.
Victims only need to flag an image once, and tech companies must prevent re-uploads.
The law aims to treat intimate image abuse with the same severity as child sexual abuse and terrorist content.
Women, girls, and LGBT people are disproportionately affected by intimate image abuse.
Reports show a 20.9% increase in intimate image abuse cases in 2024.
Tech companies will be held accountable, with fines and oversight bodies enforcing the law.
New legislation also targets AI-generated deepfake images, making them illegal in the UK.

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