Cyber Safety Case Studies: UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones Source: The Guardian

Introduction to the Case Study Collection

Part of The Cyber Trust Family Internet Monitoring Project

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This collection of case studies explores real-world news stories highlighting how children and young people can be placed at risk through their online activities.

The collection is drawn from real cases investigated by the Cyber Choices team at the National Crime Agency and stories reported in the press.

All of these cases could have been prevented had parents been able to monitor their child's online activity and intervene.

UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones

UK legislation which aims to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones will be published after talks failed to produce a resolution via dialogue.

The legislation commitment puts ministers on a collision course with two of the biggest players in Silicon Valley, months after the government announced a social media ban for under-16s.

This position was reached after Apple and Google failed to reach a rsolution after a three month period and government legislation will be introduced to parliament in the coming months.

Read the full story here.