The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is recognised globally as a model of best practice in tackling child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. We work with governments, regulators, law enforcement, civil society, and the tech industry to disrupt the systems that enable online exploitation and abuse.

Our policy and public affairs work is focused on shaping legislation and regulation that protects children, promotes safety online, and holds platforms accountable. We advocate for frameworks that enable proactive detection, reporting, and removal of CSAM, while embedding child protection into emerging technologies and digital services.

In 2025, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle MP said: 

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White House roundtable is 'important moment' in recognising threat of AI child sexual abuse imagery

White House roundtable is 'important moment' in recognising threat of AI child sexual abuse imagery

'I am pleased this threat is being taken seriously – and being invited to talk about the dangers at the White House is an important moment.'

13 November 2023 Blog
King says tackling grooming and 'digitally enabled' child sexual abuse priorities for Government

King says tackling grooming and 'digitally enabled' child sexual abuse priorities for Government

07 November 2023 News
AI must be a force for good and not a threat to children

AI must be a force for good and not a threat to children

30 October 2023 News
'Pivotal moment' as Online Safety Act gains Royal Assent

'Pivotal moment' as Online Safety Act gains Royal Assent

26 October 2023 News
Study ‘risks decades of progress’ in fight against child sexual abuse online

Study ‘risks decades of progress’ in fight against child sexual abuse online

14 April 2023 News
UK Government

UK Policy Work

We operate independently of government, but have a good working relationship with policymakers and advocate for legislation to make children safer online.

EU Parliament

EU Policy & Public Affairs

How the IWF works with the EU on policy to make children safer online.

International flags

International Policy Work

How the IWF works on international policy to raise awareness of the issues relating to child sexual abuse imagery online.

Parliament

Parliamentary Champions

Our parlimentray champions publicly support of our work and help to raise awareness of online child sexual abuse imagery and how it can be brought to an end.

The Online Safety Act explained

An IWF explainer guide covering the key elements of the Online Safety Act.