COVID-19 coronavirus announcement

Published:  Mon 16 Mar 2020

As an additional precaution against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) will be operating at a reduced capacity.

The IWF continues to work as usual but, with many staff now working remotely, there may be delays in responding.

We will be replying to emails and returning calls where possible, but please be prepared for some delays in communication.

Thank you for your understanding during this period. 

Members of the public can still report child sexual abuse material on the internet as normal viathe IWF's online reporting page

IWF welcomes Government commitment to keeping children safe online

IWF welcomes Government commitment to keeping children safe online

The IWF welcomes the Government's commitment to keeping children safe online

6 September 2023 Statement
IWF calls for swift action to ensure laws to protect children’s safety online are not at risk

IWF calls for swift action to ensure laws to protect children’s safety online are not at risk

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is urging Ministers to act swiftly and ensure world-leading legislation to protect children online is not put at risk by further Government delays.

1 December 2022 Statement
The consequences of delaying the Online Safety Bill

The consequences of delaying the Online Safety Bill

The IWF says delaying the Online Safety Bill will see more children victimised and sexually abused amid fears the long-awaited legislation is set to suffer another delay.

26 October 2022 Statement