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Automated Detection and Preservation

The use of automated tools for detecting and preserving data after a CyberTip is generated, including machine-readable fingerprints of files.

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Jan 31, 2026
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How does NCMEC handle and correct CyberTip reports later deemed erroneous by providers or investigators?

accepts CyberTip reports from the public and electronic service providers (ESPs), reviews incoming tips, and forwards them to when warranted, but it also provides mechanisms for providers to retract a...

Jan 23, 2026
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What retention and evidence-preservation practices do major platforms follow after submitting CyberTips?

Major platforms generally operate under formal —automated retention schedules, legal‑hold mechanisms, backups and audit trails—that govern how long alleged contraband and related metadata are kept aft...