Rani Govender

"We know just how risky end-to-end-encrypted platforms can be for children, preventing the detection of child sexual abuse and exploitation and contributing to a worrying global decline in reports."

"This must include ensuring tech companies build safety into every device, platform and AI tool so children do not see harmful or illegal content and can only use age-appropriate services."

"The scale of this abuse is stark and we strongly welcome Ofcom ramping up action to tackle it, including opening this investigation into Telegram."

"We are really pleased, adding E2EE can allow perpetrators to evade detection, enabling the grooming and abuse of children to go unseen."