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Ofcom has announced new rules under the #OnlineSafetyAct, to tackle the distribution of unsolicited sexual images.

In summary, in-scope providers must:

* make it easy for people to report this content to the platform operator;

* have content moderation teams that are appropriately resourced and trained to deal with this content;

* have content moderation systems and processes designed to take down this content swiftly when the platform becomes aware of it; and

* provide users with tools to block or mute other users.