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'Loophole' in law on messaging apps leaves children vulnerable to sexual abuse, says NSPCC

  • The NSPCC states that current rules create a loophole for encrypted messaging services, leaving children vulnerable to abuse despite the Online Safety Act's aims.
  • In a letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, the NSPCC highlights that illegal content may not be removed from encrypted services.
  • The letter emphasizes that child sexual exploitation and abuse material will remain available, posing ongoing risks to children.
  • Over 38,000 child sexual abuse image crimes were recorded by police in England and Wales last year, averaging over 100 per day, according to Home Office data.
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Telegraph & ArgusTelegraph & Argus

'I sent nude pics to a stranger on Snapchat': Children at risk from online abuse

CHILDREN are spending more time than ever online, and while the internet can have huge benefits it also brings risk and danger. New Home Office statistics showed that police forces in Yorkshire and the Humber logged 4,800 child sexual abuse image crimes in the last year - an average of more than 13 each day.

·Bradford, United Kingdom
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BBC NewsBBC News

Six child sexual image offences a day in Wales, new figures show

'Disappearing messages' on Snapchat criticised by campaigner, as charity calls for politicians and social media companies to do more.

·United Kingdom
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NSPCC calls for action as 100 child sexual abuse image crimes recorded every day

The NSPCC is urging the UK Government to make sure children are better protected in private messaging environments.

·Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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'Loophole' in law on messaging apps leaves children vulnerable to sexual abuse, says NSPCC

NSPCC chief executive Chris Sherwood says the number of crimes being recorded is "deeply alarming" and urges the government to toughen up incoming safeguards in the Online Safety Act.

·United Kingdom
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Over 1,200 child sexual abuse image crimes logged by Hampshire police last year

Children's charities have called for stronger action on private messaging services after a shocking 6,043 child sexual abuse image crimes were logged by police in the south east last year.

·Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Irish NewsIrish News

Child sex abuse image crimes double in five years, new data reveals

NSPCC and other charities write to London government on new rules they believe will not better protect children

·Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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