A large-scale investigation in eastern France has resulted in the arrest of 37 people suspected of downloading and distributing child pornography, following the discovery of over one million explicit images and videos. The operation, which involved 270 gendarmes, had significant confiscations, including computers and mobile devices. France has updated its pornography laws to require swift removal of illegal content from online platforms, and implement age verification systems. Tensions in Europe persist over proposed regulations aimed at enhancing child protection versus privacy concerns regarding encrypted communications.
More than one million pornographic photos and videos were discovered by police as part of the case, according to a statement issued by the gendarmerie.
Authorities seized a total of 60 computers, 290 hard drives, 27 mobile phones, eight tablets and four cameras.
The new law stipulates that online platforms have 24 hours to remove child pornography after a police report.
While those in favour of the law argue it would lead to the detection of child sexual abuse material, a minority of EU countries see it as a dangerous affront to online privacy.
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