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  1. 'Pivotal moment' as Online Safety Act gains Royal Assent

    The Internet Watch Foundation has heralded a “pivotal moment” in online safety as new laws to help make the internet safer for children are adopted in the UK.

  2. Changes to UK Government’s Online Safety Bill welcomed

    The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) supports an amendment to the Online Safety Bill which will demand the development of new technologies to better detect child sexual abuse material online.

  3. Public warned as ‘disturbing’ new trend risks exposure to child sexual abuse material online

    The public faces an “escalating risk” of accidental exposure to child sexual abuse online as a “disturbing” new trend rewards criminals for spamming social media with links to illegal material.

  4. IWF calls for changes to Bill to ensure it does not disrupt current mechanisms for stopping child sexual abuse on the internet

    IWF calls for changes to Bill to ensure it does not disrupt current mechanisms for stopping child sexual abuse on the internet

  5. Pinsent Masons' Move for a Safer Internet 2024

  6. IWF welcomes Jurassic Fibre into membership bringing a safer internet experience to communities in the south west

  7. Sexual abuse imagery of girls online at record high following pandemic lockdowns

    New data published by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) shows girls are at increasing risk online.

  8. Peers warn lack of clarity on IWF role could create ‘vacuum which allows hateful material to proliferate’

    Peers warn lack of clarity on IWF role could create ‘vacuum which allows hateful material to proliferate’

  9. End-to-end encryption journalist's briefing

    As online child sexual abuse soars, we urge companies to bring in additional child protection measures if they intend to fully encrypt their platforms.

  10. Samantha Morton delivers heart-felt speech on child sexual abuse at Internet Watch Foundation event

    Hollywood actor Samantha Morton spoke movingly at an event for the Internet Watch Foundation on Tuesday night, where she called on the Government to take steps to better protect children online.

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

    A cyber-led sporting challenge reaches new heights: expanding impact in tear two. Pinsent Masons’ steadfast commitment has done more than just raise funds; it has put a spotlight on the critical work of the IWF.

  12. So socking simple

    IWF wants to help young people stay safe online by making sure you know what to do if you accidentally see sexual images or videos of someone you think might be under 18.