September 2026

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Online safety: sharing nude images

The Home Office has announced plans to block children in the UK from taking or sharing nude images on their devices to help protect them from exploitation and abuse. Technology companies will be required to activate built-in features or implement solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children. The government wants Apple and Google to block nudity across devices by default, so they can only be deactivated via age assurance.

Read the news story: New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images

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