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New pilot shows way for smaller platforms to play big part in online safety
Even the smallest platforms can help prevent child abuse imagery online.
19 December 2024
Blog
The IWF relies on strong partnerships with the tech industry
Internet Watch Foundation Interim CEO Derek Ray-Hill writes on why we are working with Telegram to tackle child sexual abuse material online.
18 December 2024
Blog
IWF welcomes Ofcom duties, but warns more needed to realise ‘hopes of a safer internet’
New online safety guidelines need to be more ambitious if the “hopes of a safer internet” are to be realised, the IWF warns.
16 December 2024
Statement
MP visits charity on the front line of the fight against child sexual abuse on the internet
Local MP Ian Sollom learned about the herculean task faced by analysts at the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) who find, assess and remove child sexual abuse material on the internet.
10 December 2024
News
IWF in the News
Telegram plans child abuse crackdown following Pavel Durov’s arrest in Paris
Messaging app Telegram will deploy new tools to prevent the spread of images of child sexual abuse after teaming up with the Internet Watch Foundation.
5 December 2024
IWF In The News
Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme
After years of ignoring pleas to sign up to child protection schemes, the controversial messaging app Telegram has agreed to work with an internationally recognised body to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
4 December 2024
IWF In The News
Paedophile Hugh Nelson who made AI child abuse images from real pictures sent to him jailed for 18 years in 'deeply horrifying' landmark case
The images that Nelson made have been linked back to real children around the world. In some cases, he then went on to encourage his clients to rape and sexually assault the youngsters.
28 October 2024
IWF In The News
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog
Internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication.
18 October 2024
IWF In The News
