Predators can capture "disappearing" images and use them to exploit children, suit alleges
Snapchat is a dangerous neighborhood for children, alawsuit filed by the state of New Mexico charges.
Our undercover investigation revealed that Snapchats harmful design features create an environment where predators can easily target children through sextortion schemes and other forms of sexual abuse,said Attorney General RalTorrez.
Snap has misled users into believing that photos and videos sent on their platform will disappear, but predators can permanently capture this content and they have created a virtual yearbook of child sexual images that are traded, sold, and stored indefinitely," Torrez said.
The filing comesmonths after the state sued Facebook parent Meta, alleging thatplatform can also be used for sexual exploitation of children. Ajudge recently denied Metas motion to dismiss the lawsuit including rejecting Metas argument that Section 230provided the company immunity against the alleged misconduct. That section protects websites from legal action stemming from content posted by the site's users.
Posted: 2024-09-06 17:44:41
