IWF accuses Meta of failing to prevent child abuse imagery on WhatsApp due to end-to-end encryption.

The IWF accuses Meta, owner of WhatsApp, of failing to prevent child abuse imagery spreading on its platform, as end-to-end encryption makes it difficult to detect and prevent sharing. IWF Chief Technology Officer Dan Sexton states that there is no effective way to prevent such content being shared again, while WhatsApp defends the encryption, stating it aids in maintaining user privacy and security. The IWF is backed by the National Crime Agency, safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, and child safety groups, who call for tech companies to implement robust detection measures to prevent their platforms from becoming safe havens for criminals.

August 15, 2024
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