'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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'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.
Over 500 child sexual abuse image crimes recorded in North Wales last year
North Wales Police recorded 535 child sexual abuse image crimes in 2023/24, contributing to a total of more than 2,000 offences across Wales, according to newly published Home Office data. The figures highlight how private messaging platforms are being exploited by offenders to share illegal material, prompting renewed calls from the NSPCC and other child […]
'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.
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