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Experts have long warned against the idea of so-called client-side scanning. Back in 2023, experts' criticisms led UK lawmakers to decide to halt any scanning requirements within the Online Safety Act until it was technically feasible to do so privately and securely. Now, the government appears to be convinced that that day has arrived, but technologists and privacy advocates aren't buying it. From a technological point of view, Mullvad VPN's Founder, Daniel Berntsson, believes that operating system-level scanning will inevitably harm the trust that users have in their devices. And this, he ex
A spy in your pocket? How the UK’s proposed on-device nude image blocking could work in realityIt's hard to say at this stage whether the UK plans to force locked devices on children is the right way to address online harms, nor if it's really possible to do so without breaking devices' privacy and security for all Brits. What's certain, however, is that this is only the first step in the current commitment to making UK kids safer online. Drawing on the results of its safety consultation, the government is expected to announce a social media ban for teens next week. According to indiscretions reported by Politico, restrictions will target specific features like livestreaming and disappe
A spy in your pocket? How the UK’s proposed on-device nude image blocking could work in reality… In a formal submission to the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Mozilla pushed back against a recent consultation that considers age-gating the best VPN services to stop minors from bypassing age checks mandated by the Online Safety Act. …
… Check the model number The UK has enacted laws that necessitate users to verify their identities in order to access certain apps and services on their devices, with the stated aim of protecting children from online harms. …
… However, despite the implementation of the UK’s Product Regulation and Metrology Act in July 2025, the consumer group says implementation has been slow. Under the law, the government can place obligations on online marketplaces. …
… Back in 2023, experts' criticisms led UK lawmakers to decide to halt any scanning requirements within the Online Safety Act until it was technically feasible to do so privately and securely. …
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