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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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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.

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Bournemouth EchoBournemouth Echo
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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.

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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

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Children will be ‘left exposed to sexual abuse online under current safety rules’

A group of charities have sent a joint letter to the Home Secretary and Technology Secretary over concerns about the Online Safety Act.

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The TelegraphThe Telegraph

More than 100 child sex abuse image crimes logged a day

Snapchat shown to be the platform that is the biggest culprit as Home Office figures reveal the scale of offences in England and Wales

·London, United Kingdom
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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