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New pilot shows way for smaller platforms to play big part in online safety

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

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’

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

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
World-leading Report Remove tool in the spotlight

World-leading Report Remove tool in the spotlight

The Internet Watch Foundation and the NSPCC have won an award that recognises the vital service that the Report Remove tool offers children in the UK.

5 December 2024 News
Telegram plans child abuse crackdown following Pavel Durov’s arrest in Paris

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 joins IWF in child sexual abuse imagery crackdown

Telegram joins IWF in child sexual abuse imagery crackdown

IWF data and tools will help prevent the platform’s users being exposed to child sexual abuse imagery

4 December 2024 News
Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme

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
New ally bolsters IWF mission to stop spread of child sexual abuse imagery online

New ally bolsters IWF mission to stop spread of child sexual abuse imagery online

JSI joins as new Member and gains access to a powerful IWF tool.

3 December 2024 News
A cyber-led sporting challenge reaches new heights: expanding impact in year two

A cyber-led sporting challenge reaches new heights: expanding impact in year two

Pinsent Masons’ steadfast commitment has done more than just raise funds; it has put a spotlight on the critical work of the IWF.

21 November 2024 News
New tech enables thousands of additional child victims to be counted in sexual abuse images for the first time

New tech enables thousands of additional child victims to be counted in sexual abuse images for the first time

More than 60k extra children recorded this year alone by IWF analysts.

14 November 2024 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

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