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Revenge Porn: Stronger Protections Needed
Experts call for stronger legal protections against revenge porn, comparing it to child abuse and terrorist content online.
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- How do major tech companies view the proposed solution?
- Tech companies like Google and Microsoft support classifying NCIIs as illegal content, stating that this would provide more clarity on how to deal with this material, enabling the effective removal of such content from their platforms.
- What are the current limitations in tackling revenge porn?
- Current laws are insufficient to address the rapid rise in revenge porn cases. The Online Safety Act will upgrade the offense, but experts believe treating non-consensual intimate images (NCIIs) as illegal content, like child sexual abuse material, is necessary.
- What is the main concern regarding revenge porn discussed in the article?
- Revenge porn, or the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, is a growing problem with devastating impacts on victims. Experts are calling for stronger legal protections, similar to those in place for child abuse and terrorist content.
- What is the proposed solution to strengthen protections against revenge porn?
- Classifying NCIIs as illegal content would allow internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to such material from a UK perspective, providing victims with more protection and peace of mind. It would also provide greater clarity for tech companies in managing NCII content online.
- What is the role of the Women and Equalities Committee in addressing this issue?
- The Women and Equalities Committee is investigating the impact of NCII abuse and considering how legislation can be improved to better protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable. They heard testimonies from experts, victims and representatives from tech companies.