We’re calling for tech companies to block child sexual abuse images in real time
UK — Civil Society · 2026-03-17 · UK · verified record
Themes: Child safety & minors
Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act
Title: We’re calling for tech companies to block child sexual abuse images in real time URL Source: http://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/news-opinion/2026/tech-companies-block-abuse-images/ Markdown Content: 2026-03-17 / As image offences rise by 8%, our CEO Chris Sherwood says children have been failed by tech companies and urges firms to take action now. * * * * In 2025, police forces across the UK logged almost 37,000 child sexual abuse image crimes – an 8% rise on the previous year. * Of the 10,811 crimes where the platform could be identified, more than 40% took place on Snapchat, while Meta
Title: We’re calling for tech companies to block child sexual abuse images in real time URL Source: http://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/news-opinion/2026/tech-companies-block-abuse-images/ Markdown Content: 2026-03-17 / As image offences rise by 8%, our CEO Chris Sherwood says children have been failed
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