THEUE it is engaged on several fronts, particularly when it comes to technology. In the last period, the European Union has had a lot to say about taxation of technology companies such as Facebook (or rather, Meta) and company. In the last few hours the same community has decided to propose a law that would oblige the companies themselves to do more if a sexual abuse of minors. We learn this from a Relationship of Reuters. Let's see the details.
EU plans to pass law requiring tech companies to do more to combat child sexual abuse
In the coming months, theUE plans to pass legislation that will require tech companies to do more to combat child sexual abuse. It will complement existing mechanisms for voluntary participation to this fight. European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson told the German newspaper World on Sunday that internet service providers and social media companies have denounced 22 million child sexual abuse offenses in 2020, compared to 17 million in 2019. He made it clear that this is only part of the real number.
In the coming months, I will propose legislation that would require companies to identify, report and address child sexual abuse. Voluntary participation in such activities will not be enough
ylva johansson
In accordance with current EU regulations, social media, as well as postal and messaging services such as Facebook e Google, have the possibility to choose whether to intervene in the event of violations or not. Johansson said the fight against sexual violence against minors it needs to be better coordinated and a dedicated European center is needed to improve prevention, law enforcement and assistance to victims of violence.
What do you think about it? Is it right for companies to do more?