Google urged to do more to block internet access to child abuse images – The Guardian

John Carr acknowledged that Google, like all search engines, blocked access to websites they knew contained images of child abuse, but ‘that is them being reactive they can and should be proactive,” he said.

Currently there are three safety settings on Google, which can be adjusted by the user. Carr argued that Google should turn on its “safe search” function by default, and block access to hardcore pornography sites (read more).