Tech Firms Face 48 Hour Deadline To Remove Abusive Images

The UK government is moving to force tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of being flagged or face fines of up to 10 percent of global turnover.

The 48 Hour Rule

On 19 February 2026, ministers confirmed an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that will place a strict 48 hour takedown duty on platforms hosting intimate images shared without consent.