UK gives Apple and Google three-month deadline to block nude images on children's devices
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Zoe Kleinman
Summary
The UK government is giving Apple and Google a three-month deadline to implement built-in features that block nude images on children's devices. New legislation would require operating system providers and retailers to activate child safety protections by default, with penalties including fines and potential criminal liability for non-compliance. The measures apply to both existing and newly-sold devices in the UK, while allowing adults who verify their age to use unrestricted devices. Google has responded positively, stating commitment to protecting children online while working on privacy-preserving solutions.
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· 3 pulledLegislation could cover operating system providers and others in the supply chain, such as retailers, and will not affect the use of devices owned and used by adults who verify their age.
We are working constructively with UK partners to find effective, privacy-preserving solutions.
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