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UK threatens tech bosses with jail if they fail to remove non-consensual intimate images
Ministers say executives could face prison if platforms ignore Ofcom orders, as the government seeks faster removals and penalties of up to 10% of revenue.
- On Friday, Britain warned tech executives they could face imprisonment and personal liability if their platforms fail to remove non-consensual intimate images when required to do so.
- In February, the government mandated that tech companies remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face fines of up to 10 per cent of eligible global revenue.
- Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan said, "This is not an optional requirement, it's a duty that every tech leader must take seriously," emphasizing accountability.
- Parliament will debate an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill next week that would impose criminal penalties on executives failing to comply with Ofcom enforcement decisions.
- Ministers are also examining restricting social media access for under 16s, echoing Australia's ban, as AI-based tools can instantly create sexually explicit images.
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UK threatens tech bosses with jail if they fail to remove non-consensual intimate images
Britain on Friday warned tech bosses they could be held personally liable and face imprisonment if their platforms fail to remove intimate images shared without consent when required to do so.
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UK Officials Crack Down on Tech Firms Over Non-Consensual Image Sharing
The UK is warning tech executives they could face imprisonment if their platforms fail to remove non-consensual intimate images. The government's aggressive stance includes hefty fines or service bans. A legislative amendment seeks to hold tech leaders accountable to protect women's online safety.
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