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New UK Law Targets Cyberflashing, Protects Users Online

1/8/2026

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A new UK law requires tech platforms to proactively block unsolicited sexual images, protecting users from cyberflashing, effective immediately.
The government notes one in three teenage girls has experienced cyberflashing.
Platforms failing to comply could face fines up to 10% of global revenue.
Bumble has already implemented AI features to detect and blur nudity.
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips described the law as a crucial step in online safety.

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A new UK law requires tech platforms to proactively block unsolicited sexual images, protecting users from cyberflashing, effective immediately.
The government notes one in three teenage girls has experienced cyberflashing.
Platforms failing to comply could face fines up to 10% of global revenue.
Bumble has already implemented AI features to detect and blur nudity.
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips described the law as a crucial step in online safety.