LNB News 23/01/2025
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Issue Date: 23 January 2025
Published Date: 23 January 2025
Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has tabled an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill, introducing a new offence targeting the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes without consent. The offence applies to 'purported sexual images', including those depicting nudity or sexual acts and carries an unlimited fine. This measure builds upon existing legislation prohibiting the sharing of intimate images without consent and complements the government's commitment to create new offences for taking intimate images without consent and installing equipment for such purposes. The amendment aims to swiftly implement the law, addressing technological developments and providing enhanced protection for victims. Additionally, as of September 2024, sharing intimate image offences have been designated as priority offences under the Online Safety Act 2023, placing responsibility on platforms to identify and remove such content.
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