Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 24
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Few platforms accept non-consensual intimate image hash matching technology.
Conclusion
Hash matching technology is a crucial tool in preventing non-consensual intimate image abuse. It is unacceptable that so few platforms receive NCII hashes, not least when they are already able to incorporate similar technologies for preventing the sharing of child sexual abuse material. It is obvious to us that accepting hashes for NCII is the right thing to do, irrespective of whether there is legislation or statutory guidance to require it. It is disappointing that companies, in some cases trillion-dollar companies such as Google, have been unable to make that judgement. Such a company has the means to overcome any interoperability issues which currently exist. (Conclusion, Paragraph 124)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 May 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗