The government survey included responses of 116,000 young people
More than half of young social media users support ban on explicit image sharing - as 45 per cent call for limits on live-streamingMore than half of young social media users support ban on explicit image sharing - as 45 per cent call for limits on live-streaming.
More than six in 10 young social media users have said they would support a total ban on explicit image sharing online, a government survey has revealed. Forming part of the government's online safety consultation, results showed an overwhelming number of children want action to ban explicit image sharing online. The survey, which saw responses from 116,000 young social media users, saw youngsters call for stronger rules surrounding content sharing mechanisms across social media.
Data revealed that 6 out of ten of respondents supported the government restricting features that can easily be exploited for harm - including the ability to send explicit images. It comes after new data revealed that thousands of criminal offences have been linked to Snapchat in the last five years.
Social media companies ‘had their chance’ to self regulate, says tech secretary, as thousands of criminal offences linked to Snapchat Ofcom cracks down on Snapchat but watchdog warns social media platforms still failing to protect children The figures, compiled by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology also revealed that as many as 45 per cent were calling for limits on live-streaming, which can also be used to expose young people to abuse and online harm. The survey also saw 14,000 children and young people aged 10-21 share their experiences of life online, with results showing that 60% of young people also supported greater restrictions imposed on location sharing.
Apps like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok often include location sharing options as part of their in-app features. Speaking on the matter, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said: “The message from young people is clear – they want to feel safe online and they are right to demand it.
“We have listened," she continued, adding: "we know what needs to change and we have the powers to do it. We are determined to act and we will set out our response very soon.
Four Palestine Action activists jailed for total of more than 26 years over raid on Israeli-linked defence firm - as over 100 arrested outside court On Tuesday, new FOI data revealed that more than 100,000 criminal offences had been linked to social media app Snapchat since 2021, including multiple counts of rape and assault. It comes as the Prime Minister announced his intention to crackdown on social media misuse during London Tech Week.
Starmer insisted he wants to see a ban on young people sending and receiving sexually explicit images, with the UK set to announce a ban on social media for under-16s.within the next ten days, having met with grieving families who have lost youngsters after a turn of events shaped by online consumption.
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