Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer
The Guardian World
by Jessica Elgot and Aisha DownFebruary 18, 2026
PM says measure, also applied to deepfake nudes, is needed owing to a ‘national emergency’ of online misogyny
Deepfake nudes and “revenge porn” must be removed from the internet within 48 hours or technology firms risk being blocked in the UK, Keir Starmer has said, calling it a “national emergency” that the government must confront.
Companies could be fined millions or even blocked altogether if they allow the images to spread or be reposted after victims give notice.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/18/2026