Encrypted messaging putting children at risk of abuse, says watchdog
by Archie Bland from Technology | The Guardian on (#5BBSE)
Children's commissioner for England says tech giants are failing to keep children safe
The children's commissioner for England has warned that end-to-end encryption is putting children at risk of abuse, as a survey finds that most eight-year-olds are using messaging apps supposedly restricted to those aged 13 or older.
In a report published on Tuesday, Anne Longfield said plans by social media firms to widen the use of encrypted messaging would make it impossible for platforms to monitor content.
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