NCA backs new duties for tech giants to curb fraud and abuse

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NCA backs new duties for tech giants to curb fraud and abuse

The National Crime Agency has backed new legislation to force tech companies to stop child abuse images being published on the web and tackle online fraud.

Date - 14th May 2021
By - Chris Smith

The NCA said the Online Safety Bill will be a significant step forward by creating penalties for tech firms which do not stop harmful content. The Bill, announced in this week’s Queen’s Speech, will give the media regulator Ofcom the...

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