IWF News
IWF Response to apComms Inquiry on Internet Traffic
The IWF submitted its response to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Communications Inquiry on Internet Traffic on 22 May 2009. Our response focused on question four of the inquiry: “Is the current global approach to dealing with child sexual abuse images working effectively? If not, then how should it be improved?”
Created: Wed, June 24th, 2009 | Last Modified: Wed, June 24th, 2009
UK adult internet users: 2008 research report
Research was commissioned by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) in September 2008 to provide insight and information on the public's awareness of the IWF and its work, public perceptions of issues associated witht the IWF and its role and public opinion on wider issues outside the IWF's specific role.
Created: Tue, June 23rd, 2009 | Last Modified: Wed, June 24th, 2009
IWF Welcomes CEOP’s 3rd Annual Review
CEOP reports that 139 children were safeguarded in the last 12 months while over 700 suspected offenders have been arrested since the organisation was launched in April 2006. 334 suspected offenders were arrested in the last year alone.
Created: Wed, May 20th, 2009 | Last Modified: Wed, May 20th, 2009
Russia and South Africa join INHOPE
New alliance welcomed as Russia and South Africa join forces with the INHOPE network in the fight against online child sexual abuse content.
Created: Wed, May 20th, 2009 | Last Modified: Wed, May 20th, 2009
IWF reports global decrease in child sexual abuse websites
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has published its Annual Report 2008 revealing a fall of nearly 10% in the number of international websites with child sexual abuse content. The report warns against complacency, pointing to the serious nature of the images which are often carried on commercial websites.
Created: Tue, April 28th, 2009 | Last Modified: Thu, April 30th, 2009
Comprehensive interview with IWF addresses key questions
In a comprehensive interview, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) discusses its role, priorities, challenges and future as well as responding to some of the issues raised about the role and status of the organisation.
Created: Tue, April 28th, 2009 | Last Modified: Tue, April 28th, 2009
IWF Announces New Independent Chair
The Internet Watch Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of a new independent Chair of its Board. Eve Salomon brings vast experience to the role including national and European level expertise in regulatory structures, law, media, and communications and is a committed and eminent advocate of the UK’s better regulation agenda.
Created: Tue, March 31st, 2009 | Last Modified: Tue, April 28th, 2009
