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Technology · 10 April 2026

UK warns tech bosses face jail over images

UK warns tech bosses face jail over images

Victims may get faster removal of harmful content as rules tighten. The UK government said tech companies must take down non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face heavy penalties, including fines or service blocks. It also warned senior executives could be jailed if platforms ignore enforcement decisions by regulator Ofcom under a bill set for debate next week. 

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