Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 104621
Social Media: Intimate Image Abuse
Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to issue fines against social media companies which host sexualized deepfake content.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanSharing, or threatening to share, a deepfake intimate image without consent is a criminal offence - for individuals and for platforms. Ofcom is the independent regulator for online safety and has confirmed that they have opened an investigation into Grok’...
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