Encryption hinders child abuse content detection

End-to-end encryption on social media platforms is hindering the detection of child exploitation, according to a new report. This privacy measure is making it harder for authorities to identify and stop illegal activity. The Department of Internal Affairs blocked over one million attempts to access illegal content last year, including child sexual abuse material. Encryption prevents authorities from detecting and reporting such activity effectively. Experts warn that increased encryption use will reduce the effectiveness of child exploitation detection. This makes it more difficult to catch those who are creating and distributing illegal content.