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flag UK tech firms must block cyberflashing under new rules starting Jan. 8, 2026, or face major fines.

flag Starting January 8, 2026, UK tech companies must proactively block unsolicited sexual images, known as cyberflashing, under new Online Safety Act rules. flag Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X must use automated detection, AI tools, and stronger policies to prevent such content, with non-compliance risking fines up to 10% of global revenue or service bans. flag The law prioritizes protecting women and girls, citing that one in three teenage girls has received such images. flag Ofcom will soon issue guidance on compliance, as officials emphasize tech firms must be held accountable for preventing online harm.

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