Written questions

Intimate Image Abuse

2026-06-05 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 7313 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of existing takedown procedures in preventing the re-uploading of non-consensual intimate images.

Answer

The Government is determined to tackle non-consensual intimate image abuse. As priority illegal content under the Online Safety Act, services must assess the risk of NCII on their platforms, ensure swift removal and take proportionate steps to prevent re-...