Tech firms will be given 48 hours to take down any abusive images from their platforms that are shared without the victim’s consent, under a new law proposed by the UK government. Non-compliance with the law will have severe consequences, including a fine of up to 10% of the firm’s
New law says firms must take down abusive images within 48 hours
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The UK law will be introduced and implemented through an amendment in the Crime and Policing Bill, in an effort to protect women and girls in particular.