'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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