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Fears for children as Online Safety Bill delayed
The IWF has warned momentum must not be lost in the fight to protect children from predators and abusers online as key legislation suffers a delay in Parliament.
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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.
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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.
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‘Exponential increase in cruelty’ as sextortion scams hit younger victims
Reports involving sexual extortion are on the rise as criminals become more ‘adept’ at targeting younger children.
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‘Disturbing’ rise in videos of children who have been groomed into filming their own abuse
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Latest Internet Watch Foundation report shows Europe now hosts 60% of child sexual abuse webpages
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Child sexual abuse content increasingly being ‘masked’ online to hide crimes – latest global data
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“The time for talking is over, Europe requires firm effective action now.”
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'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.
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Why We Need to Speak with One Voice on Children’s Online Safety
Parents across the world are calling for clearer, stronger action to keep children safe online.
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IWF welcomes online protections as MP says there could be up to 90 online sexual offences against children every day
The Internet Watch Foundation has welcomed moves to help protect children online.
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IWF’s position statement on regulation of the internet: Top CEO warns of consequences of regulation