Britain wants to work constructively with Meta over encryption -Braverman
- Meta's plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to Facebook Messenger and Instagram have raised concerns from authorities about their ability to protect children from online abuse.
- The United Kingdom government is urging Meta to prioritize child safety over encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger, as online child sexual abuse is happening at alarming levels.
- The debate centers around the clash between end-to-end encryption and the government's efforts to combat child abuse. While tech platforms argue that scanning messages for abusive content compromises user privacy, the government maintains the need for responsible action in stopping child abuse.
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Meta targeted for fresh UK gov't warning against E2E encryption for Messenger, Instagram
Buckle up for another encryption fight: Hot on the heels of securing parliament's approval for its Online Safety Bill yesterday, the UK government is Hot on the heels of securing parliament's approval for its Online Safety Bill yesterday, the UK government is amping up pressure on Meta not to roll out end-to-end-encryption on Facebook Messenger and Instagram -- unless it applies unspecified "safety measures".
Meta defends plans for encrypted Instagram and Messenger chats despite concerns over child abuse
Meta's plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to Facebook Messenger and Instagram will "massively reduce" authorities' ability to protect children from online abuse, a boss at the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said.
UK to work 'constructively' with Meta over encryption and online safety
LONDON (Reuters) -British interior minister Suella Braverman said she wanted to work constructively with Facebook-owner Meta over the issue of end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger
Britain wants to work constructively with Meta over encryption -Braverman
LONDON (Reuters) - British interior minister Suella Braverman said she wanted to work constructively with Facebook-owner Meta over the issue of end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger and the danger it could pose to children. The government has urged Meta not to roll out encryption without safety measures to protect children from sexual abuse. "I'm asking Meta to work with me, work with us, constructively to ensure that chi…
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