UK Mandates 48-Hour Removal of Non-Consensual Intimate Images from Social Media

The UK government announced an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill requiring social media platforms to remove intimate images shared without consent within 48 hours of being flagged. This directive classifies such images alongside terror and child sexual abuse material, imposing fines of up to 10 percent of qualifying worldwide income for non-compliance. The measure aims to enhance online safety and protect victims of image-based abuse.