Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

UK — Government (GOV.UK) · 2026-01-08 · UK · verified record

Themes: Child safety & minors

Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act

Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. - Online Safety Act strengthened as ‘cyberflashing’ becomes a priority offence - Dating apps and social media platforms now have to take proactive steps to prevent this vile content before users see it - New law follows a historic government strategy to halve Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) within a decade, which included a commitment to make cyberflashing a ‘priority offence’ under th

Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. - Online Safety Act strengthened as ‘cyberflashing’ becomes a priority offence - Dating apps and social media platforms now have to take proactive steps to prevent this vile content before users see it - New law follows a historic government strategy to halve Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) within a decade, which included a commitment to make cyberflashing a ‘priority offence’ under th…

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