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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 and RM celebrate 20th anniversary of partnership

IWF and RM celebrate 20th anniversary of partnership

Heidi Kempster, Deputy CEO of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), and Jason Tomlinson, Managing Director of RM Technology, reflect on the organisations’ two-decade partnership tackling child sexual abuse material.

24 October 2024 Blog
Local organisation, local impact: Qualcomm Foundation supports the fight against child sexual abuse online in Cambridge

Local organisation, local impact: Qualcomm Foundation supports the fight against child sexual abuse online in Cambridge

Businesses have the power to create significant positive change by supporting causes that resonate deeply within their local communities.

27 September 2024 Blog
Tips for helping children stay safe online

Tips for helping children stay safe online

Tips for helping children stay safe online.

20 May 2024 Blog
How online predators use privacy apps. New podcast episode from the IWF

How online predators use privacy apps. New podcast episode from the IWF

In Conversation with Tegan Insoll, Head of Research at Suojellaan Lapsia, and Dan Sexton, Chief Technology Officer at the IWF

15 February 2024 Blog
What did we learn from the US Senate hearing over online harms?

What did we learn from the US Senate hearing over online harms?

By Susie Hargreaves OBE, Internet Watch Foundation CEO

1 February 2024 Blog
AI – the power to harm and to help. New podcast episode from the IWF

AI – the power to harm and to help. New podcast episode from the IWF

In Conversation With Thorn’s Head of Data Science Rebecca Portnoff and IWF Chief Technology Officer Dan Sexton

5 December 2023 Blog
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
Safeguarding the unsung heroes: Fostering staff welfare across the organisation

Safeguarding the unsung heroes: Fostering staff welfare across the organisation

This World Mental Health Day we review our welfare system, designed to protect the mental wellbeing of our staff.

10 October 2023 Blog
What next for online safety laws? A podcast episode from the IWF

What next for online safety laws? A podcast episode from the IWF

As the Online Safety Bill becomes the Online Safety Act, the Internet Watch Foundation looks at what is next.

20 September 2023 Blog
IWF Podcast Warns Introducing End-to-end Encryption to Messaging Apps Could Hinder Detection of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery

IWF Podcast Warns Introducing End-to-end Encryption to Messaging Apps Could Hinder Detection of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery

In a new podcast released today by the Internet Watch Foundation, the charity says introducing end-to-end encryption to messaging apps could hinder the detection and removal of child sexual abuse material from the internet.

8 June 2023 Blog