How Upload Prevention Protects Children Online
Using privacy-preserving technology to stop child sexual abuse material.
9 October 2025
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Government confirms child sexual abuse and exploitation within scope of VAWG strategy after child protection groups’ letter to Home Secretary
Government says it will take “concrete actions” to protect victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation.
3 October 2025
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No Loopholes: New Development Shows the EU Must Close the AI Gap through the Recast CSA Directive
A disturbing new development highlights exactly why comprehensive legislation cannot wait.
22 September 2025
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AI chatbots and child sexual abuse: a wake-up call for urgent safeguards
Our analysts uncovered criminal material on a platform hosting multiple chatbot “characters” designed to let users simulate sexual scenarios with child avatars.
22 September 2025
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IWF calls for Council to agree to Danish compromise on the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation before the temporary derogation expires
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is urging the Council of the European Union to agree to the Danish compromise on the proposed Regulation to combat the spread of child sexual abuse (CSAR).
11 September 2025
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Move for a Safer Internet returns for its third year: A Cyber-Led Sporting Challenge
Pinsent Masons and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) build on two years of impact and collaboration.
3 September 2025
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New age assurance requirements: what does this mean for children’s online safety?
Last month the UK Protection of children’s Codes came into force, requiring online platforms to prevent children from encountering harm online.
12 August 2025
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IWF working with the adult sector is vital if we’re serious about tackling child sexual abuse imagery online
By IWF Interim CEO Derek Ray-Hill.
8 July 2025
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Child sexual abuse material vs ‘child porn’: why language matters
There is No Such Thing as ‘child pornography’.
1 July 2025
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Internet Watch Foundation seeks ‘resilient’ candidates for unique leadership role
New job role identified as ‘pivotal’ in Cambridgeshire charity’s mission to tackle child sexual abuse material online among growing threats such as AI generated imagery.
6 June 2025
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