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Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) regulation

Regulation and detection of CSAM across borders and platforms

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Jan 7, 2026

how do law enforcement deal with csam sites that use a forum to also host and link legal material, how can anyone tell who downloaded with intent if it's a mixed mess

Law enforcement treats forums that mix legal material with CSAM as high-priority, complex targets that require a combination of technical detection, legal preservation and targeted investigative work ...

Jan 30, 2026

What notification, retention, and reporting processes do ISPs follow after detecting potential CSAM access?

Internet service providers (ISPs and online service operators detect potential using automated hashing and filtering tools and then take a mix of technical and legal steps: block or remove access, not...

Jan 23, 2026

How do ESPs balance user privacy with automated scanning for CSAM, and what oversight exists for that process?

Email and messaging providers attempt to reconcile user privacy with automated detection through a mix of on‑device hashing or AI scans, narrowly scoped risk assessments and voluntary programmes — whi...

Jan 12, 2026

What statutory reforms or prosecutions target access‑with‑intent‑to‑view and streaming CSAM?

U.S. and international lawmakers are actively reshaping criminal and civil rules to target people who access CSAM with intent to view and the platforms that enable streaming and distribution, through ...

Jan 8, 2026

How do state laws compare to federal penalties for receipt versus possession of CSAM?

Federal law treats possession, receipt, distribution and production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as serious crimes under several statutes (notably 18 U.S.C. §§ 2251, 2252, 2252A), and federal...